Home Care Floater needed for South Austin Area 78704

Disability Services of the Southwest; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Disability Services of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, is hiring a Part-Time Floater to provide essential attendant care services. This role includes assisting clients with bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 6 months of care experience, and CPR certification. Reliable transportation is required, along with a flexible schedule. The position offers mileage reimbursement and referral bonuses within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• CPR certification (including Heimlich Maneuver), online-only certifications not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, meal prep, light housekeeping, and laundry.
• Responding quickly to emergency or last-minute care needs.
• Maintaining confidentiality and complying with all regulations and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

»»Home Care Floater needed for South Austin Area 78704# Home Care Floater needed for South Austin Area 78704Posted April 22, 2026Location: Austin, Tx 78704Compensation: $14.50/hrEmployment Type: Part-time## Position Description**Now Hiring: Part-Time Floater – Make a Difference, One Visit at a Time!****Company:** Disability Services of the Southwest (DSSW)**Position:** Floater (Part-Time)**Travel Required | Must Have Reliable Transportation****DSSW** is seeking **Part-Time Floaters** to provide essential personal care services to clients across the community. If you’re dependable, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!About DSSW:At DSSW, we empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and with dignity. Our team is the heart of our mission — compassionate, dedicated, and committed to providing high-quality care across Texas.What You’ll Do:As a **Floater**, you’ll provide **attendant care services** on an as-needed basis, supporting multiple clients rather than being assigned to just one. Your responsibilities will include:· Assisting with **bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, meal prep, light housekeeping, and laundry**· Responding quickly to **emergency or last-minute care needs**· Following each client’s **individual care plan or habilitation plan**· Traveling to client homes and community activities as needed· Maintaining **confidentiality** and complying with all regulations and policies What You Bring:· **High school diploma or GED**· **At least 6 months of experience** working with individuals with disabilities· **CPR certification** (must include Heimlich Maneuver; online-only certifications not accepted)· Ability to **follow verbal instructions** and work independently· Strong **interpersonal and communication skills**· **Reliable transportation**, valid **driver’s license**, and **auto liability insurance****Flexible part-time schedule**· **Mileage reimbursement**· **Referral bonuses**· Be part of a **mission-driven team**