Respite Care Provider

Adventsvcsllc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advent seeks Level III and Level IV respite care providers to support individuals with special needs in home settings across Texas. Providers deliver essential daily living assistance, monitor safety, and respond to complex medical needs under supervision.

The program requires background checks, CPR certification, and appropriate licensure or degree pathways. Roles involve shifts 0600-2400, up to 40 hours per week, in clients' homes, with weekends and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• Pathways to Level III: degree in related field, or LPN with 3+ years' special needs experience, or 4+ years direct experience.
• Level IV: RN license, or LPN with 5 years, or degree with 3 years complex-care experience.
• Requires background checks and CPR certification; online CPR not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Level III: assist with daily living activities and safety.
• Level IV: perform Level III duties plus complex-care tasks (seizures, tube feedings, suctioning, home medical equipment).

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Daily living assistance

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in related field

RN License

LPN License

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

A leader in supporting clients in technically demanding industries, Advent's capabilities and services promote innovation & empower our partners to manage risk, protect the information, and achieve organizational objectives. We are proud of our ability to support mission-critical systems in every phase of their lifecycle to ensure our nation's forces can accomplish their mission.

Position:

Level 3 & Level 4 Respite Care Providers

Location:

Patient's house

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.