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

Supportive work environment

Job summary

AccentCare is looking for a Special Attendant in New York, NY, to provide personal care assistance to clients in their homes. The role involves delivering care according to established plans, participating in an on-call rotation, and ensuring client safety. Ideal candidates will have at least six months of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and a valid driver's license. AccentCare offers a supportive environment with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in delivering personal care tasks.
• Flexibility for scheduling and participation in on-call rotation.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance services per the established service plan.
• Participate in on-call rotation and perform identified services.
• Report any significant changes in the client’s condition.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Organizational skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Job description

Overview

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.