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Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously over the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions. We are currently looking for additional Agency Respite Care Providers to join our dynamic team. Agency Respite Care Providers are responsible for providing non-medical personal care, assistance and companionship for clients who require supervision for reason of developmental disabilities.
Job Responsibility:
Assist with clients' Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Provide hands-on and/or stand-by assistance, as needed, with client transfers and safe ambulation (includes assistance with the proper use of ambulation aids)
Grooming and Hygiene- Provides client hands-on and/or stand-by assistance with general hygiene and other grooming activities (washing hands & face, etc.)
Meal Preparation - Assist with preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or snacks
Dressing- Provides hands-on and/or stand-by assistance with changes of client's clothing as needed
Toileting- Assist client on/off toilet or commode
changing diapers/briefs
and ensuring cleanliness as needed
Engages client in appropriate conversations (caregiver is to avoid personal disclosures about self, and discussions about client's family)
If parents request, teach, train and encourage client to perform tasks and learn skills as directed
Entertain client by reading newspapers or books, playing memory games, completing puzzles, etc.
Follow parent instructions to work and deal with client's behavioral needs, i.e. re-direction, avoidance, withdrawal, and/or aggression
Compliance with agency policies related to all areas of privacy and confidentiality, including HIPAA laws
Requirements:
Physical and mental ability to perform essential functions of the position
including but not limited to the ability to safely stoop and bend, lift, turn and transfer weight up to 50 pounds
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proper hygiene and appropriate dress at all times
Possess basic math, reading and writing skills
CPR/First Aid as required by program
Must have available, reliable transportation, Valid Driver's License, and Acceptable MVR
Must be able to read 12 point or larger type
Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
Nice to have:
Previous Experience working with the disabled population preferred
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent preferred
What we offer:
401(k) with match
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for eligible employees (30+ hours per week)