Special Attendant

Accentcare Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization is seeking a Special Attendant in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves providing personal care assistance to clients at home, ensuring their safety and well-being. Applicants should have at least six months of relevant experience and possess a valid driver's license. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and may involve participation in an on-call rotation. Join us to make a difference in people's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in delivering personal care tasks in family care or primary home care.
• Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile liability insurance.
• Must be flexible for scheduling and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Must not be the parent of a minor child or spouse of the client.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance; reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance services to the client according to the established service plan.
• Report any significant changes in the client's circumstances or condition to the supervisor.
• Check for safety measures to ensure protection of both the client and attendant.
• Check safety measures for client and attendant protection on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Organizational skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Job description

Overview

Why You’ll Love Being a Special Attendant at AccentCare

Do you enjoy providing outstanding patient care? Bring your organizational skills and knowledge of at-home care and join the AccentCare team today in this Special Attendant job

When you join AccentCare, you become part of a team that is not only dedicated to their patients, but to each other as well. Here, you will truly make a difference each and every day as you work alongside a supportive team. With a competitive benefits package, work-life balance, professional development, and an outstanding work environment, you will have everything you need to achieve success in your career. Bring your passion for patient care and you will build a career you love in this Special Attendant job

Join the AccentCare team and apply for this Special Attendant opportunity today!

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Special Attendant Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing personal care assistance services to the client in accordance with the established service plan to enable the client to function in the home and community.
• Special Attendants are utilized to initiate services, prevent a break in service, and provide on-going service.
• Responsible for providing personal assistance services to the client in accordance with the established service plan to enable the client to function in the home and community.
• Must be flexible for scheduling. Participate in an On-Call rotation. Perform services as identified on the Service Plan.
• Report to the supervisor any significant changes in client's circumstances or condition. Report emergency situations to appropriate individuals in accordance with written policies.
• Check for safety measures to be taken on an on-going basis for client and attendant protection.

Why AccentCare?

Special Attendant Qualifications

• Six continuous months of experience in delivering personal care tasks in family care, primary home care, personal assistance services, client managed attendant services; or listed as a nurse’s aide on the Texas Department of Health or nurse’s aide registry.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must not be the parent of a minor child or spouse of client - on service with the agency.
• Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile liability insurance. Must have reliable transportation.