Respite Care Provider

Advent Services • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Advent is hiring Level III and Level IV Respite Care Providers to provide respite care direct services in a patient’s house. Services are provided in the local time zone of the installation between 0600 and 2400, seven days per week, excluding federal holidays. Each healthcare worker may not be on duty for more than 40 hours per week, including periods of approved leave and holidays.

Level III providers assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, dressing, and ensuring the individual’s safety. Level IV providers perform all Level III duties and provide care for more complex conditions, including seizure activity, tube feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and monitoring home medical equipment.

Applicants must meet at least one qualification pathway for the applicable provider level. Required checks and certifications include a Tier 1 Background Investigation, a National Sex Offender Registry check, state and local child abuse registry checks, and a valid CPR certificate from a course with a hands-on, in-person skills assessment; online-only certifications are not accepted. Advent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not make employment decisions based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Level III Path 1: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as child development or special education.
• Level III Path 2: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and at least three years of experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Level III Path 3: LPN or a related degree and at least four years of direct, documented experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Level IV Path 1: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Level IV Path 2: Current, unrestricted LPN license and at least five years of experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Level IV Path 3: Current RN license or a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with at least three years of complex-care experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Complete a Tier 1 Background Investigation.
• Pass a National Sex Offender Registry check and state and local child abuse registry checks.
• Hold a valid CPR certificate from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person skills assessment; online-only certifications are not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, and dressing.
• Ensure the safety of the individual receiving care.
• For Level IV providers, perform Level III duties and provide care for complex conditions, including seizure activity, tube feedings, and tracheotomy suctioning.
• For Level IV providers, monitor home medical equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree