Respite Care Provider

Advent Services • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advent is hiring Level III and Level IV Respite Care Providers to deliver respite care in a patient's home. Services are provided in the installation's local time zone 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 approved leave and holidays.

Level III Providers assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, dressing, and maintaining 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 screening includes a Tier 1 Background Investigation, a National Sex Offender Registry check, and state and local child abuse registry checks. A valid CPR certificate is required and must come from a course with an in-person, hands-on skills assessment; online-only certifications are not acceptable.

Requirements

• Meet at least one qualification pathway for the applicable provider level.
• 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: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and at least five years of experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Level IV Path 3: Current Registered Nurse (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.
• Pass 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 an in-person, hands-on skills assessment; online-only certifications are not accepted.
• Do not work more than 40 hours per week, including periods of approved leave and holidays.

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 care, provide services for complex conditions, including seizure activity and tube feedings.
• For Level IV care, perform tracheotomy suctioning and monitor home medical equipment.

What This Job Offers

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