Caregiver

Momentum; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals for the Caregiver role, where you will provide essential support to individuals with disabilities. This rewarding position allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of others while developing meaningful relationships. You'll assist with personal care, meal preparation, and medication management, ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling environment for those you support. If you're passionate about helping others and looking for a full-time opportunity in a supportive team, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Plan (403B)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with valid driving proof.
• Previous experience in medication passing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene tasks.
• Support individuals in daily living and community activities.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Medication Passing

Communication Skills

Physical Assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Up to $500 Sign On Bonus!*

Schedules Available:

• 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM / 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, varying hours, five (5) days per work week, including weekends & holidays
• 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, varying hours, five (5) days per work week, including weekends & holidays
  
  

Momentum is hiring a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support disabled individuals with daily living needs in a group home residential and / or adult day program settings. As a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support people with their physical, emotional, and social needs by focusing on the person first. Our Caregiver's / DSPs have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.

Benefits (Full-time):

• $500.00 Sign on Bonus*
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• $750.00 Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Plan (403B)
  
  

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) Essential Responsibilities (Residential) :

• Assists with personal care, including: dressing, undressing, bathing, toileting, and overall hygiene
• Assists with meal preparation, meal clean-up, laundry, and other cleaning tasks
• Assists with medication passing
• Ability to work with high medical needs (g-tube feeding & care)
• Assists with moving in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and automobiles
• Assists with activities of interest, such as: outings, crafts, entertainment, and other community events
• Provides direct support and other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or nursing staff
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs
  
  

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; highly preferred
• Previous Med-Tech training or medication passing expiernece; required
• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferred
• Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds
  
  

CNAs and Med-Techs are encouraged to apply!

• Sign on Bonus will be paid in two payments. First payment will be made after 90 days of active employment and second payment will be made after 6 months to active employees in good standing.
  
  

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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