Level 3 & Level 4 - Home Respite Care Providers

Adventsvcsllc; Pace (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Advent in Pace, FL seeks Level III and Level IV respite care providers to deliver direct services in the local time zone. Positions require compliance with a 40-hour workweek cap, with duties spanning from basic daily living assistance to complex medical care as appropriate to licensure.

Applicants must meet one of the qualification pathways outlined, including degrees, LPN/LPN plus experience, or RN/licensed professionals with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the qualification pathways for Level III or Level IV providers.
• Level III: degree, or LPN with experience, or equivalent experience with special needs.
• Level IV: RN license or LPN with experience plus complex-care experience or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Level III Providers: assist with daily living activities including meals, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, dressing, and safety.
• Level IV Providers: perform Level III duties and care for more complex conditions (seizures, tube feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, monitoring home medical equipment).

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in related field

LPN license with 3+ years experience with individuals with special needs

4+ years direct experience with individuals with special needs

RN license

LPN license with 5+ years experience

RN license or related degree with 3 years complex-care experience

Job description

Position: Level 3 & Level 4 Respite Care Providers

Location: Pace, FL

Schedule: Respite Care direct services will be provided in the local time zone of the installation between the hours of 0600 -2400, 7 days per week, excluding federal holidays. Each HCW shall not be on duty for more than 40 hours per week, including periods of approved leave and holidays.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualification pathways for the applicable provider level:

Level III Provider

• Path 1 - Degree: Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field, such as child development or special education.
• Path 2 - LPN Certification: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with at least three years of experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Path 3 - Experience: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or related degree with at least four years of direct, documented experience working with individuals with special needs.

Level IV Provider

• Path 1 - RN License: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Path 2 - LPN License and Experience: Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with at least five years of experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Path 3 - Degree and Complex-Care Experience: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or a bachelor's degree in a related field, with at least three years of complex-care experience working with individuals with special needs.

Required Background Checks and Certifications

• A Tier 1 Background Investigation.
• A National Sex Offender Registry check.
• State and local child abuse registry checks.
• A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, which must be obtained from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not acceptable.

Scope of Work:

• Level III Providers: Shall assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, dressing, and ensuring the safety of the individual.
• Level IV Providers: Shall perform all Level III duties and deliver care for more complex conditions, including seizure activity, tube feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and monitoring of home medical equipment.

Advent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are not based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.