DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER- HIRING NOW! WHITTIER

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER- HIRING NOW! WHITTIER

Job Title : SUPPORTED LIVING / INDEPENDENT LIVING STAFF

Hourly Rate : $17

Shifts Needed : AM/WEEKDAYS

Job Status : Part time

Work Locations : Whittier

***DURING THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME (COVID19), PEOPLE’S CARE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE CARE FOR OUR CONSUMERS BY FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED CDC GUIDELINES***
 JOB SUMMARY:

• The Support Living Staff assist individual(s) with developmental disabilities and mental illness and/or chronic illness. Responsible for providing personal support service, which may include assistance inmaintaining physical space, equipment to ensure a high quality and safe livingenvironment, and 24-hour emergency assistance.
• Assist in all routinely required tasks for operation of the home and assistance ofindividuals (i.e., cooking, shopping, transportation, cleaning, personal relationships,financial, self-advocacy needs, etc.).
• Assist new alternates in proper methods of providing services.
• Perform all direct service tasks as required.
• Minimize risks of endangerment to the health, safety and wellbeing of consumers.
• Have responsibility for carrying out and delivering required assistance and services inaccordance with individual service plan.
• Implementing and documenting all support services.
• Attend required agency staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain appropriate and professional relationships with peers, consultants, individuals,and the community.
• Utilize supervision appropriately.
• Provide timely and appropriate written and/or verbal reports to SLS Personal SupportManager regarding significant issues, concerns, needs, or problems regarding individualcare, household maintenance, and new services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years old; must possess a valid California Driver’s License, safe automobile,and automobile insurance with coverage for passengers; must be mentally physically able toperform assigned position duties and assist in emergency situations with individuals; mustpossess a valid CPR/First Aid certificate or obtain one within one month of beginningemployment; must obtain fingerprint clearance before working with the client; must possess thecapability of preparing written and verbal reports; must have a minimum of one year experienceworking with persons with developmental disabilities or closely related experience (one year ofcollege course work from an accredited school in psychology, special education, social work,behavior therapy programs, or experience in a closely related field)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50lbs.

• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work Remotely

• No

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