Special Caregiver $17 an hour

Meals on Wheels Central Texas In Home Care • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Special Caregiver provides non-medical assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to unstaffed clients, offering interim care until a permanent caregiver is assigned. This role supports clients according to their plans of care and may involve weekday, weekend, holiday, and on-call assignments. The position serves Austin and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable and dependable transportation; ability to read maps and follow instructions.
• Able to pass required background checks.
• At least 6 months of experience in non-medical homecare.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to provide quality customer service and perform all authorized tasks.
• Ability to complete accurate paperwork as needed.
• Willingness to follow mandated compliance procedures.
• Flexibility with hours and locations, including availability on holidays and weekends.
• Willingness to be around household pets.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ADLs as assigned by a supervisor.
• Maintain daily contact with a supervisor.
• Report changes in a client's condition and suspected neglect, abuse, or exploitation to a supervisor and, when appropriate, TDADS and/or APS.
• Complete daily reports, weekly mileage records, time and travel sheets, and use EVV as instructed.
• Provide backup services as needed, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, to meet clients' plans of care.
• Assist with on-call assignments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career development and opportunities to advance to higher-level, higher-pay positions.
• Employee recognition and performance incentive programs.
• Caregiver compensation and benefits described as market-leading.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed