Caregiver/DSP - (For Special Needs Adults)

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  • Santa Ana, California
  • $20–$23
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4 days ago

Job Description

Job Overview
We are seeking multiple compassionate and dedicated Caregivers (Direct Support Professionals) to provide exceptional support and assistance to adults with special needs. As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those you serve by delivering personalized care with kindness, patience, and professionalism. Applicants can expect to work in a level 6 Group Home for adults with developmental & intellectual disabilities. Residents of the home will have a history of displaying maladaptive behaviors.

Schedule
  • Split Shift - Monday -Friday - 6:30AM-9:30AM/2PM-7PM
Duties
  • Assist residents or clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, shaving, brushing teeth, feeding, and dispensing medications.
  • Administer medications and assist with medication management following care plans and HIPAA regulations
  • Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with feeding when necessary
  • Staff will use their personal vehicles to transport residents of the home to necessary medical appointments, and regularly schedule special events/outings
  • Maintain a clean and safe home by completing routine housekeeping
  • Daily note taking and documentation of shifts summaries, progress towards IPP goals, notes on any incidents that have taken place and data tracking
  • Provide emotional support and companionship to promote mental well-being
  • Follow all training protocols
  • Attend all scheduled mandatory staff in-service trainings
  • Re-direct & de-escalate behaviors
  • Staff members must receive and pass multiple trainings to obtain certificates such as; CPI, CPR/First Aid, & DSP Year 1 & DSP Year 2

Qualifications
  • DSP Year 1 & 2 preferred but not required
  • Must have reliable transportation and maintain vehicle insurance
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must pass DOJ & FBI background check

Pay scale
  • $20 starting
  • $21 with DSP Year 1 & Year 2
  • $22 with DSP Year 1 & Year 2 + Bachelor's degree in relative industry
  • $23 with DSP Year 1 & Year 2 + RBT Certification + Bachelor's degree in relative industry

About the Organization
  • Pacific Park OC Corp. is a brand new organization that is looking for talented, compassionate individuals who have the passion to serve their community and support adults with special needs! Applicants can expect to be apart of a small but growing team.
  • Join us as a Direct Care Staff if you’re passionate about providing compassionate support that truly makes a difference. We value energetic individuals eager to bring positivity into the lives of those they serve while maintaining professionalism through all aspects of care. This paid position offers rewarding opportunities to grow your skills within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in person-centered care.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSanta Ana, California
Salary$20–$23

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)unmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Medication Administrationunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Special Needsunmatched
  • United States Department of Justice (DOJ)unmatched

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