StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking a full time Personal Care Attendant / Transportation Driver to join its outstanding PACE/Silver Star team. PACE, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is a program designed to help aging people meet their health needs in the community instead of going to a nursing facility or other care facility. Working at Silver Star, you will be part of the PACE team of health care professionals making sure PACE participants receive the coordinated care they need to be healthy and safe in the community.
Responsibilities:
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We are looking for full-time professional, competent and compassionate caregivers/drivers to transport and provide care to our Silver Star participants in their homes and/or in our licensed adult day center. This is an often demanding, yet extremely rewarding job. Experience working or caring for elderly adults is required.
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The ideal candidate will take pride in working with the aging population, be kind, honest, and friendly with excellent communication skills. Must be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to assist Silver Star participants.
Essential Duties:
- Providing transportation services to assigned participants, including assisting participants with travel to/from home to scheduled appointments, community and special events, and other assigned outings.
- assist individuals with ADL’s, which includes but is not limited to grooming, bathing, completing meals, and general housekeeping
Schedule: This is a full-time/non-exempt position. Hours will be from 8am – 5pm. Position May have to provide transportation on the weekend occasionally to meet the needs of the program. . When scheduled during a weekend day, shifts will consist of 8 hours with flexibility to meet customer and program needs and to equal a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from High School or equivalent (GED) with one (1) year of full-time related experience providing personal care, home health services or nursing aide services to the frail or elderly population is required.
- Must meet the standardized set of competencies for the specific position description before working independently, and be up-to-date on all immunizations before engaging in direct participant contact.
- Must be able to travel within Lubbock County using StarCare vehicle and/or using personal vehicle with reimbursement according to Center guidelines with one year of driving experience preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment and personal computer with Microsoft Office products is required.
- Must be able to communicate verbally in English and be able to write legibly, professionally and accurately in English.
- Ability to speak Spanish is helpful, though not required.
Additional Requirements:
- Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
- Must have a Texas driver's license, an excellent driving record, personal auto liability insurance, and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.
WHY CHOOSE STARCARE?
Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here's why you should choose StarCare:
- Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
- Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a broad array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
- Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
- Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us!
- Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.
At StarCare Specialty Health System, your work is not a job. It's a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community. Ready to get started? We’ve been waiting for you!
EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.