Caregiver

Momentum; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

Retirement Plan (403B)

Job summary

Momentum in California is hiring a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist disabled individuals in residential group homes or adult day programs. You will support daily living activities, personal care, mobility, and participation in community activities.

Applicants must be 18+, have a valid California driver’s license, pass screenings, and communicate effectively in English. Experience with developmental disabilities preferred; training provided; full-time, benefits included.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferred.
• Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

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 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.
• Assist people attending the program with program activities and community-based activities.
• Assist people attending the program with communication, feeding, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
• Follow each person’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals.
• Document behavioral and daily living skills data of people supported accurately and in a timely manner.
• Document individuals’ activity participation and critical issues in a timely manner.

Skills

English communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

CA driver’s license

Job description

Residential Group Home Schedules Available:

• 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, five (5) days per work week, including weekends & holidays
• 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, five (5) days per work week, including weekends & holidays
• 10:30 PM to 7:00 PM, 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)

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• 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 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 / DSP Essential Responsibilities (Adult Day Program)

• Assist people attending the program with program activities and community-based activities
• Assist people attending the program with communication, feeding, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living
• Follow each person's Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals
• Document behavioral and daily living skills data of people supported accurately and in a timely manner
• Document individuals’ activity participation and critical issues in a timely manner

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
• 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!

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.