Special Attendant needed for Temple office Regional travel required

Disability Services of the Southwest; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Paid

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonuses

401k with Employer Match

Job summary

Disability Services of the Southwest in Temple, Texas is seeking Special Attendants to provide personal care services to clients in need. This full-time role requires at least two years of professional caregiving experience and reliable transportation, as travel within the service area is necessary. Responsibilities include assisting with activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Join our compassionate team and make a difference in the lives of those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of professional caregiving experience.
• Must not have any convictions for certain crimes relating to caring for the aged and disabled.
• Must have at least six months experience working with people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to clients.
• Assist with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Travel within the service area is required.

Skills

Professional caregiving experience

Reliable transportation

Ability to assist clients

Communication skills

Education

18 years of age

Training in attendant care

Experience with people with disabilities

Job description

The Special Attendant is a fulltime position. Must have two years of professional caregiving experience. Must have reliable transportation & be willing/able to travel within the service area.

LifeSpan Home Care/Disability Services of the Southwest (DSSW) is seeking Special Attendants.

Benefits Offered (Full Time)

• Mileage Paid
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonuses
• 401k with Employer Match

Our Special Attendant are full-time employees and provide personal care services to our clients on an as needed basis. Travel within the service area is REQUIRED. They are not meant to be permanent providers for any one client but instead assist with as many clients as needed.

* Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

You will help with:

• Bathing
• Shaving/Oral Care
• Routine Hair and Skin Maintenance
• Toileting
• Dressing
• Shopping
• Meal preparation
• Feeding
• Exercise
• Transfers
• Cleaning
• Laundry

Experience and Education

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have experience or training that demonstrates the ability to provide attendant care.
• Must have at least six (6) months experience working with people with disabilities.
• Must not have any convictions for certain crimes described in stated criminal legislation relating to caring for the aged and disabled.

Apply online to become a part of our compassionate and dedicated team at www.dsswtx.org or apply at https://arsl.at/BZqYzVem