Caregiver for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

MEADOW VISTA HOME
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Part-time
29 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Night shift differential
  • Performance-based raises
  • State-sponsored Roth IRA
  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development

Job Summary
We are seeking a Caregiver (also known as Direct Support Professional or DSP) to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of adults and seniors with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting and/or teaching resident how to manage their hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve the resident's living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is person-centered, patient, compassionate, and reliable.
 
Current Needs
Weekends - Day, Swing, and Evening shifts
Limited Weekdays - Day, Swing, Split, and Evening shifts


Responsibilities 
  • Assist and/or teach resident how to perform their personal hygiene needs and dressing
  • Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
  • Assist and/or teach resident how to prepare their own meals and snacks
  • Assist and/or teach resident light housekeeping activities based on their plan of care
  • Dispense medication
  • Provide and/or teach resident socialization skills
  • Assist and/or teach resident planning for meals, community activities, and in-home activities
Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred but not required
  • 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 heavy objects
  • Compassionate, respectful, ethical, person-centered
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Numbers & Facts

LocationRancho Cordova, CA
Job TypePart-time

Skills

  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • Heavy Liftingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Home Careunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Meal Plansunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Physical Therapyunmatched
  • Quality of Lifeunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched

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