Level 3 & Level 4 - Home Respite Care Providers

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Position: Level 3 & Level 4 Respite Care Providers

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Schedule: Respite Care direct services will be provided in the local time zone of the installation between the hours of 0600 -2400, 7 days per week, excluding federal holidays. Each HCW shall not be on duty for more than 40 hours per week, including periods of approved leave and holidays.

Mandatory Qualifications: Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualification pathways for the applicable provider level:

Level III Provider

Path 1 - Degree: Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field, such as child development or special education. Path 2 - LPN Certification: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with at least three years of experience working with individuals with special needs. Path 3 - Experience: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or related degree with at least four years of direct, documented experience working with individuals with special needs.

Level IV Provider

Path 1 - RN License: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license. Path 2 - LPN License and Experience: Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with at least five years of experience working with individuals with special needs. Path 3 - Degree and Complex-Care Experience: 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.

Required Background Checks and Certifications

A Tier 1 Background Investigation. A National Sex Offender Registry check. State and local child abuse registry checks. A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, which must be obtained from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person skills assessment. Online-only certifications are not acceptable.

Scope of Work:

Level III Providers: Shall assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, dressing, and ensuring the safety of the individual. Level IV Providers: Shall perform all Level III duties and deliver care for more complex conditions, including seizure activity, tube feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and monitoring of home medical equipment.

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