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Salary*Paid Training - FIRST AID & CPR Certification through the Red Cross &
*Dementia Training, Abuse Reporting, Food Safety, Medication Management and more.
*Assistance obtaining DSP Year 1 Certification and DSP Year 2 Certification
*Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate
*Mileage Reimbursement for out of town training
*Flexible Schedule
*CalSavers Retirement Program
Currently Hiring for Part-Time employment (weekends and evening shifts) for our Visalia/Tulare/Exeter Residential Care Homes.
I'm Looking For Someone with a positive attitude that is trainable. Someone who has a heart for the elderly population specifically individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Do you fit this description? If so…. you are encouraged to apply. All applications are being processed through the Indeed platform. In person applications are not being accepted during the COVID19 Pandemic.
Various Shifts:
Morning Shifts e.g. 6-10am OR 6-11am
OR 6am-2pm or 8am-4pm
Split Shifts e.g. 6-9am and 2-7pm or 6-10am and 2-7pm
Swing Shifts e.g. 2pm-8pm OR 2pm-10pm
NOC Shifts e.g. 10pm-6am
Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Job Summary
Assist seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their daily lives. Assist with complete care of dietary, hygiene, grooming, dressing needs and medication management.
Essential Functions:
Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in their Individual Program Plan (IPP)
Assist clients with hygiene and personal care
Change clients' under garments and/or clothing if needed
Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up
Teach Skills
Plan Activities & Community Integration
**Help will celebrating holidays and birthday. Plan outings, trips and vacations.
Assistance w/ Medication Administration
Drop-off/Pick-Up residents in company vans to/from their facility (if necessary)
Observation and Documentation
Work closely with RN, Behavior and Nutrition Consultants
Meet with Placement Agency Personnel and State Licensing Agents
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check, physical, and TB Clearance (paid for by employer)
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
pass fingerprint/background check with DOJ and FBI
pass a physical exam - must be physically able to transfer and lift residents up to 150 lbs (two person lifts)
clear a TB test
Additional Requirements:
must have a valid CA drivers license, and a clean driving record with at least 5 years experience of licensed driving
Covid19 Vaccination preferred. Unvaccinated individuals must show proof of a negative Covid19 test weekly.
reliable transportation to and from work.
must Display Excellent Communication Skills and Professionalism.
must be able to speak and write in English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
employment type: part-time
Potential for increased hours after 90 days, employee advancement and incentives, sick pay and supplemental insurance available after 90 days
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.49 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
