Respite Care Provider - Caregiver, Home Health-Aid

Respite Care Provider - Caregiver/Home Health-aid

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is an international, ISO 9001:2015 Certified, CMMI Maturity Level 3 Rated full-service provider with more than 35 years of experience in the Federal, military, and commercial marketplaces. SRI is looking for compassionate health care providers to provide in-home temporary rest periods for Active-Duty Military family members responsible for regular care of individual(s) with a disability, a developmental need, or a chronic illness. This position serves Military Families located in and around Fort Stewart, GA.

Come join us and make a difference in the lives of our Military Families!

Overview:

A Respite Care Provider (RCP) is able to relate to Exceptional Family Members (EFMs) and communicate professionally with the Family and the individuals receiving care. RCPs must have the ability to assist EFMs with basic living skills as necessary. These skills shall include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding to include feeding EFM using eating apparatuses such as feeding tubes. RCPs do not provide any forms of therapy (e.g., Physical/Occupational, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or Music Therapy) during respite care. RCPs may only provide respite care to approved EFMs and do not provide respite care to EFM parents/legal guardians providing care for EFM, Family members, or friends that reside in the same residence as the EFM receiving respite care.

Available Positions (Multiple):

RCP-Level 3 and RCP-Level 4

Respite Care Provider, Level 3 - Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Manages and controls disruptive, tantrums, or non-compliance behavior

• Assists Exceptional Family Members (EFMs) with daily living skills such as bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting/positioning, and dressing

• Gives assistance to clients who have conditions such as asthma, seizures, diabetes, and those who need special assistance with food intake

• Provides supervision to ensure the safety of the EFM

• Interacts positively and communicate effectively with the EFM, family members, and with other support staff members

Respite Care Provider, Level 3 - Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must have a minimum of two years of employment experience working with children/youth in childcare settings or with children/youth/adults with special needs.

• Minimum of two years' experience working with special needs children, youth, or adults (professional or personal settings)

• Must have current certifications in CPR and First Aid

• Possess current Tuberculosis test

• Must be able to obtain favorable results from required background checks

• Have reliable transportation to the EFM's home

• The ability to assist in the moving, positioning, and/or lifting of children and/or adults of varying physical abilities

Respite Care Provider, Level 3 -Preferred Education and Experience Requirements:

• Related Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Nursing experience preferred

• Post-secondary education or training in one of the following: Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or relevant field of study to respite care (ABA Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Nursing, etc.)

Respite Care Provider, Level 4 - Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Performs all duties of the RCP, Level 3
• Provides respite care for EFMs who have conditions such as, but not limited to, severe continuous seizure activity, tube feedings via a feeding pump, suctioning of tracheotomy with suction equipment, monitoring of home apnea monitor and home ventilator and conditions which require extensive family involvement in care giving.

Respite Care Provider, Level 4 - Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must have a minimum of two or more years of employment experience working with children/youth/adults with special needs.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study such as nursing, early childhood education, special education, and elementary education (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience)

• Two or more years of employment experience may be substituted with one of the following: A bachelor's degree in nursing, early childhood education, special education, elementary education, or relevant field of study; OR Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN); OR Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a minimum of one year relevant experience post certification

• Must have current certifications in CPR and First Aid

• Possess current Tuberculosis test

• Must be able to obtain favorable results from required background check

• Have reliable transportation to the EFM's home

• The ability to assist in the moving, positioning, and/or lifting of children and/or adults of varying physical abilities

SRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Affirmative Action Employer (AAE)