Caregiver

Wee Care Corporation; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wee Care Corporation in Yuma, AZ seeks a dedicated Caregiver to provide dependable, client-centered support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities during weekend shifts.

You will follow individualized plans, assist with activities of daily living, support skill-building and community participation, document services clearly, and respond calmly to changing needs with problem-solving and crisis management.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide dependable, client-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities during weekend shifts.
• Follow individualized care plans and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support skill-building and community participation for independence.
• Document services clearly and accurately.
• Respond calmly to changing needs using problem-solving and crisis management.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Article 9 training

Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance

Introduction to Developmental Disabilities certificate

Job description

Our Organization

Wee Care offers Therapy Services and Home and Community-Based Services using evidence-based treatment models to help your loved one achieve and maintain the highest level of independence. Wee Care has been serving families in our community and surrounding communities since April 2006.

What You’ll Do

As a Caregiver in Yuma, you provide dependable, client-centered support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, helping promote safety, dignity, and greater independence during weekend shifts. You’ll follow individualized plans, assist with activities of daily living, support skill-building and community participation, document services clearly, and respond calmly to changing needs using sound problem-solving and crisis management.

Required qualifications/skills

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Article 9 training (or willingness to obtain)
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance
• Introduction to Developmental Disabilities certificate
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills and an empathetic approach