Agency Respite Care Provider

Aveanna Healthcare; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, dental and vision benefits

Paid sick time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare in Murrieta, California is looking for Agency Respite Care Providers to assist clients with personal care and daily living activities. This role involves supporting individuals with developmental disabilities by providing hands-on assistance, engaging them in conversation, and following parent instructions for care. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and be capable of lifting weight up to 50 pounds. Aveanna offers benefits like a 401(k) with match and health insurance for eligible workers.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift and transfer weight up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to follow parent instructions for addressing behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Provide hands-on assistance for client transfers and ambulation.
• Engage clients in appropriate conversations and activities.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Basic math skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Good communication skills

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 a 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 – assists with general hygiene and other grooming activities (washing hands & face, etc.).
• Meal preparation – assists with preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or snacks.
• Dressing – assists with changes of client’s clothing as needed.
• Toileting – assists client on/off toilet or commode; changing diapers/briefs; ensuring cleanliness as needed.
• Engages client in appropriate conversations (caregiver avoids personal disclosures about self, and discussions about client’s family).
• When 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 address client’s behavioral needs (re‑direction, avoidance, withdrawal, and/or aggression).
• Comply with agency policies related to all areas of privacy and confidentiality, including HIPAA laws.

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexibility to build rapport with patients and produce better outcomes.
• Nationwide career opportunities with encouraging advancement.
• Collaborative care team approach.
• Use of innovative technology to ease work.
• Acknowledgement of care teams’ contribution to 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, including 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.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• CPR/First Aid as required by program.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and acceptable MVR.
• Ability to read 12-point or larger type.
• Ability to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people.
• Ability to function in a wide variety of environments, including exposure to allergens and other conditions.

Preferred

• Previous experience working with the disabled population.
• Completion of high‑school diploma or equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive 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.

Vaccination Requirement

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.

Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California

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.

Notice for Job Applicants Residing in Florida

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.