Direct Support Professional

Journey Together Care Home Llc
Long Beach, CA, US
$17-$18 an hour
Full-time
Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking multiple Direct Support Professionals to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by enhancing their quality of life.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, meal preparation, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve the resident's living environment and standards.

The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, pays attention to details and is reliable. This is a non-exempt level position.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision to residents
  • Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
  • Prepare daily meals and snacks in accordance with the menu
  • Light housekeeping activities
  • Dispense medication
  • Provide companionship
  • Assist with errands and shopping
  • Lead resident's through their goals
  • Work towards independence skills
  • Document daily progress towards goals
  • Supervise resident's during community outings
  • Transport resident's to locations identified in daily schedule

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred
  • First aid and CPR-certified
  • Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
  • Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal spills
  • Ability to lift heaving objects
  • Compassionate, respectful, ethical

Requirements

  • Must be available to work weekend shifts
  • Must pass criminal record clearance with the FBI & DOJ
  • Must have valid CA driver's license
  • Must pass TB test and physical exam prior to onboarding
  • Must be willing to work overtime (Rare but does occur) if needed

Shifts

  • Monday - Friday (2 : 00pm-10 : 00pm)
  • Saturday - Sunday (8 : 00am-4 : 00pm)
  • Saturday - Sunday (2 : 00pm-10 : 00pm)
  • NOC - Monday - Sunday (10 : 00pm - 8 : 30am)
  • Full time & part time available

Work Hazards

  • Employees will adhere to the behavior plan set forth for each specific resident
  • Employees will be expected to redirect maladaptive behaviors using ABA therapy

Compensation

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour depending on experience

Culture and Environment

Applicants can expect an intimate environment and true "home like" feeling that our organization strives to achieve. We want the individual's that we support and our employees to feel comfortable working together.

We are looking for individual's that are compassionate and who are looking for fulfilling work. Most importantly, we are looking for applicants that can have fun with the people we serve! Our organization is looking for applicants that are interested in building a career with us.

As a newly developed organization, we are harnessing opportunities for employees to grow and secure fulfilling and stable careers.

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