Caregiver

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

Job summary

A leading company in the Individual and Family Services sector is hiring Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support disabled individuals in their daily living needs. This role offers you the chance to build a rewarding career and develop caring relationships. Benefits include medical insurance, paid holidays, and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

$500 Sign on Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

$750 Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Plan (403B)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid proof of legal right to drive in California required.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including dressing, bathing, and hygiene.
• Assist with meal preparation and laundry.
• Support individuals in activities of interest like outings and crafts.

Skills

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Communication

Confidentiality

Physical Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Momentum. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Up to $500 Sign On Bonus!*

Schedules Available :

• 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, five (5) days per work week, including weekends and holidays
• 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM, five (5) days per work week, including weekends and holidays
  
  

Momentum is hiring a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support disabled individuals with daily living needs in a group home residential setting. 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 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:

• 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 moving in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and automobiles
• Assists with activities of interest, such as: outings, crafts, entertainment, and other social 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; required
• High School Diploma or equivalent; 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!

• Onetime Sign on Bonus will be paid in two payments. First payment will be made after 90 days of employment and second payment will be made after 6 months of employment
  
  

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

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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