Floater needed for Austin area - Home Care (Part Time)
Job Description
Job Description
Now Hiring: Part-Time Floaters (Caregivers)
Location: Various locations across Texas
Company: Disability Services of the Southwest (DSSW)
Schedule: As-Needed Basis | Flexible Hours
Pay: Competitive | Mileage Paid | Referral Bonuses Available
Are you a compassionate caregiver with a flexible schedule and a heart for service? Disability Services of the Southwest (DSSW) is looking for part-time Floaters to join our growing team! As a Floater, you’ll provide essential care to clients across your community—where and when they need it most.
Why Join DSSW?
- Flexible part-time hours that fit your lifestyle
- Mileage reimbursement for travel
- Referral bonuses to reward your network
- Paid time off (for eligible full-time roles)
- Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit making a real difference in Texas
️ What You’ll Do:
As a Floater, you’ll step in to provide personal care services to clients on an as-needed or emergency basis. Your responsibilities may include:
- Bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation
- Assisting with mobility, exercise, and daily routines
- Following individualized care and habilitation plans
- Responding quickly to calls and assignments
- Traveling to client homes and community locations as needed
✅ What You’ll Need:
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED required
- At least 6 months of experience working with individuals with disabilities
- CPR certification (in-person only; online not accepted)
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Clean background check as required by state law
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel to client homes and community activities
- Must meet physical demands as outlined in the Employee Physical Profile
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to bring your care and flexibility to a team that values compassion, integrity, and service, we want to hear from you!
Apply online at: www.dsswtx.org
Or submit your resume directly: https://dsswtx.jotform.com/220836269749065
Company DescriptionFounded in 1993, Disability Services of the Southwest (DSSW) is one of the largest providers of support services to people with disabilities and the elderly in the State of Texas. Our services include personal attendant services, nursing and therapies, as well as assistance in home modifications, adaptive aids, job coaching and supported employment.
DSSW is licensed by the state to provide a wide range of services to persons with disabilities including Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Consumer Directed Services (CDS), Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilties (DBMD), as well as private pay care for the elderly and people with disabilities.
DSSW's programs are designed to assist persons with disabilities in achieving the greatest degree of independence possible within their community. The evaluation process by a nurse and the interview process by a program director and your independent case manager assure that an individual's needs are identified so that they can be met by the services available in each program.
All programs are driven by consumer choice and a people first philosophy.
Company Description
Founded in 1993, Disability Services of the Southwest (DSSW) is one of the largest providers of support services to people with disabilities and the elderly in the State of Texas. Our services include personal attendant services, nursing and therapies, as well as assistance in home modifications, adaptive aids, job coaching and supported employment. \r\n\r\nDSSW is licensed by the state to provide a wide range of services to persons with disabilities including Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Consumer Directed Services (CDS), Deaf-Blind with Multiple Disabilties (DBMD), as well as private pay care for the elderly and people with disabilities. \r\n\r\nDSSW's programs are designed to assist persons with disabilities in achieving the greatest degree of independence possible within their community. The evaluation process by a nurse and the interview process by a program director and your independent case manager assure that an individual's needs are identified so that they can be met by the services available in each program. \r\n\r\nAll programs are driven by consumer choice and a people first philosophy.