Special Attendant
Austin, TX 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description
Overview

Building Better Together. Bringing passion and purpose to all we do!

We have a bold vision to reimagine care. And that's possible because of every individual team member. AccentCare believes investing in people and their opportunities produce more satisfying careers, personal growth, and better patient outcomes. In addition, we emphasize training and hiring a diverse workforce with the lived experience and skills to deliver culturally competent, inclusive care.


What You Need to Know

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Special Attendant!!

Reimagine Your Career in Home Health

As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as your clients and their families, and at AccentCare, we are united in our relentless drive to reimagine care because we want to provide the service we would seek for our own families. We think it's really special to be a part of our client's health journey and create incredible memories while providing world-class client care.

As a Caregiver with AccentCare, you will provide non-medical support, including personal home care and homemaking services. Enabling clients to remain in the comfort of their own homes.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions of the Position):


The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.


* Responsible for providing personal assistance services to the client in accordance with the established service plan to enable the client to function in the home and community
* Must be flexible for scheduling
* Participate in an On-Call rotation
* May include weekends as needed
* Shall perform services as identified on the Service Plan
* Report to the supervisor any significant changes in client's circumstances or condition
* Shall report emergency situations to appropriate individuals in accordance with written policies
* Check for safety measures on an on-going basis for client and attendant protection
* Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including, but not limited to the Compliance Program: Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Documentation Standards
* Maintains a commitment to the values and mission of AccentCare.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/GUIDELINES:
* Must not be the parent of a minor child or spouse of client - on service with the agency
* Must be free of communicable disease and open infectious wounds
* Must have a valid Texas driver's license and current automobile liability insurance. Must have reliable transportation.
* Must be able to stand and walk throughout majority of shift on various surfaces in client's homes.
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds such as mop buckets, groceries, and bags with trash
* Must be able to push/pull up to various weights while performing tasks such as pushing client in wheelchair and transferring client.
* Must be able to climb stairs up to two levels daily while making client visits.
* Must be able to balance while assisting clients to walk and climb stairs on a daily basis while performing client care activities.
* Must be able to bend, twist, use rotating motions and reach while performing various client care activities.
* Must be able to handle various client care supplies such as needles, dressings, and equipment.
* Must be able to accurately chart and read client's records.
* Must be alert and able to identify and avoid hazards. Report all hazards immediately and take corrective measures as directed.

Our Investment in You

We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits and rewards, including:

  • Competitive Pay - $13.50 hourly
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
  • Optional 401(k)
  • Training and career development
  • Flexible schedules

Be the Best Caregiver You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, our care is most compassionate when we empathize and engage with everyone, and we are at our best when we value diverse perspectives, foster open dialogue, and enact change. And we are stronger when each of us is empowered to grow, be our unique selves, and feel a sense of inclusion and belonging.

AccentCare is proud of how we are building a culture and inclusive infrastructure to help elevate the voice of all our employees with a special focus on the underrepresented and marginalized. We offer equal employment opportunities regardless of a person's race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental disability, physical disability, or any other protected classification.


Qualifications

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:


* Six continuous months of experience as CNA while delivering personal care tasks in family care, primary home care, personal assistance services, client managed attendant services; or listed as a nurse's aide on the Texas Department of Health nurse's aide registry


* Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred
* A valid Driver's License
* At least 18 years of age required

  • Must want to have FUN while being the BEST!!

AccentCare is an equal employment opportunity employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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