Special Attendant

AccentCare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development

Work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A home care service provider in New York seeks a compassionate Special Attendant to provide personal care assistance to clients in their homes. This role is crucial for ensuring clients can live safely and comfortably. The ideal candidate should have at least six months of experience in personal care tasks and must possess a valid driver's license. Bilingual candidates are preferred, and flexibility in scheduling is essential. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in personal care tasks or nurse's aide registry.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance based on service plans.
• Report any significant changes in client's condition.
• Check for ongoing safety measures for client protection.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Overview

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

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.

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 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.
• Must have reliable transportation and current automobile liability insurance.