Caregiver for Special Needs

7 days ago


Whittier, California, United States Aveanna Full time

Caregiver for Special Needs


A fantastic opportunity awaits you at a well-established company in Whittier, CA.

We are currently seeking an Agency Respite Care Provider to join our dynamic team at Aveanna Healthcare. If you are passionate about helping individuals with special needs and making a positive impact in their lives, this role is perfect for you.


Essential Job Functions:
  • Assistance with clients' Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Ambulation, Transfers & Gait Assistance: Provides hands-on and/or stand-by assistance to ensure that client transfers and ambulates safely (includes assistance with the proper use of ambulation aids, such as walkers, wheelchairs, gait belts, etc.) Grooming and Hygiene
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  • Provides client hands-on and/or stand-by assistance with general hygiene and other grooming activities (washing hands & face, etc.)
Meal Preparation/Nutritional Support
  • Follows nutritional and meal planning guidelines to assist with preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and/or snacks to ensure proper nutritional intake
Dressing
  • Provides hands-on and/or stand-by assistance with changes of client's clothing as needed
Toileting
  • May include assisting on/off toilet or commode; assisting with the use of urinal or bedpan; changing diapers/briefs; and ensuring cleanliness as needed
Engages the client in appropriate conversations (caregiver is to avoid personal disclosures about self and discussions about the client's family). If parents request, teach, train, and encourage the client to perform tasks and learn skills as directed. Entertains the client by reading newspapers or books, playing memory games, completing puzzles, etc. Follows parents' instructions in working and dealing with the client's behavioral issues, i.e., re-direction, avoidance, withdrawal, and aggression
  • Compliance with agency policies related to all areas of privacy and confidentiality, including HIPAA laws

Why Join Our Team?

  • Innovative technology to make your life easier Our care team works together to meet the needs of each patient Nationwide career opportunities where our leaders encourage advancements Our care teams enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce the best outcomes We know that our care teams make or break the organization's success
  • Aveanna Healthcare Offers:
  • 401(k) with match Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits for employees at 30 hours Sick Time
  • Requirements:
  • Previous Experience working with the disabled population Physical and mental ability to perform essential functions of the position including but not limited to the ability to safely lift, turn, and transfer weight up to 50 pounds Possess basic math, reading, and writing skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Proper hygiene and appropriate dress at all times

CPR/First Aid as required by the program Must have available, reliable transportation, Valid Driver's License, and Acceptable MVR Must be able to read 12-point or larger type Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people Must be able to stoop and bend Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences Must be able to safely lift, turn and transfer clients weighing up to 50 pounds Must be able to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds upstairs Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

  • Preferred:
  • Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent preferred Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics

In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate

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