Special Attendant

Accentcare Inc; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Poughkeepsie is seeking a Special Attendant to provide outstanding patient care and personal assistance services. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives. Candidates should have six months of experience in personal care and be at least 18 years old. Bilingual skills are preferred. This position requires flexibility for scheduling and participation in an On-Call rotation.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in delivering personal care tasks.
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance to clients.
• Participate in an On-Call rotation.
• Report significant changes in client's condition.
• Be flexible with scheduling and participate in on‑call rotation.
• Report significant changes in client condition to supervisor.
• Observe safety measures for client and attendant protection.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Organizational skills

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

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.