Agency Respite Care Provider

Aveanna Healthcare; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare in Hayward, CA is seeking Agency Respite Care Providers to deliver non-medical personal care, companionship and supervision for clients requiring support with daily living activities.

You will assist with ADLs, transfers, grooming, meal preparation, dressing and toileting, and engage clients with appropriate activities while respecting privacy and following program requirements. Training and flexible scheduling may be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform ADLs and assist with transfers.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• CPR/First Aid certification as required.
• Ability to read, write and do basic math.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Provide transfer and ambulation assistance as needed.
• Grooming and hygiene support.
• Meal preparation and serving.
• Dressing and personal care.
• Toileting assistance and hygiene maintenance.
• Engage clients in conversations and activities.
• Follow parent instructions for behavior management.
• Maintain privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Independent work

Hygiene assistance

Basic math literacy

CPR/First Aid

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Why Join Our Team?

Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes

Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements

Our care team works together to meet the needs of each patient

Innovative technology to make your life easier

We know that our care teams make the organization’s success!

Aveanna Healthcare Offers

• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for eligible employees (30+ hours per week)
• Paid Sick Time

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

Preferred

• Previous Experience working with the disabled population preferred
• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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