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SalaryPosition Summary:
To provide care, supervision, and companionship to individuals with developmental disabilities as instructed by the primary caregiver.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Responsible for full care and supervision of respite client(s). Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Maintains client safety by providing routine supervision and identifying/responding to emergency situations as they occur.
- Supports individuals to engage in meaningful activities at home and in the community.
- Engages individuals in communication through various methods (verbal, sign, gestures, pictures/visuals, communication device, etc.).
- Supports clients to complete activities of daily living, such as; bathing and grooming, restroom use and continence management, dressing and undressing, meal preparation and feeding, ambulating (lifting and transferring), and administering medications.
- Manages challenging behaviors as instructed by primary caregiver.
- Supports individuals to participate in routine appointments (PT, OT, speech therapy, etc.).
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Six (6) months experience providing care for someone in personal, volunteer, or paid role, including family care.
- Family specific request of applicant with less than six (6) months experience may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Must be able to proficiently read, write, and understand the English language.
- Proficient with using the computer and accessing the Internet.
Competencies:
- Relationship Building: Ability to form positive, supportive, respectful, and professional working relationships.
- Person-centered care: Ability to meet needs of client in an individualized and responsive manner.
- Initiating action: Completes assignments independently without constant supervision; self-starter.
- Following directions: Listens and follows directions for client care as instructed by client's family/caregiver.
- Decision Making: Possesses good judgment and decision-making skills in order to maintain client safety in a variety of contexts.
- Reliability: Highly reliable and follows through on commitments.
- Time Management and Organization: Organizes own time effectively and prioritizes work schedule.
- Problem solving: Applies family/caregiver instructions and guidelines from client file to manage challenging client behaviors as they arise.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
- Must receive criminal record clearance from DOJ.
- Valid California Drivers license, safe driving record, and have been licensed to drive at least 2 years.
- Must have a safe and reliable vehicle to transport clients.
- Must maintain current and adequate auto insurance.
- Must obtain CPR/FA certification within 60 days of hire.
Physical Demands/Environment:
- Regularly and frequently required to perform physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, carrying, lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling; and will assist with lifting, moving and transferring persons from wheelchairs, toilets, beds, vehicles, chairs etc. to a variety of locations within the home and community. May occasionally be required to lift up to 51 pounds.
