Caregiver Direct Support Professional

Viola Homes Estate Inc; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Tuition assistance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

An adult residential facility in California is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, facilitating community engagement, and ensuring safety. The ideal candidate is patient, motivated, and a team player. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including 401(k) matching and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Self-initiative and motivation to work with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to provide personal hygiene and self-care support.
• Competence in facilitating community activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Facilitate outdoor community activities.
• Provide transportation to appointments and activities.
• Administer medications after training.
• Document daily observations and behaviors.

Skills

Patience

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Viola Homes Estate, Inc. is an Adult Residential Facility, caring for adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. We''re located in Orange County, CA: La Habra and Westminster. The position is for a Direct Support Professional (DSP), requiring much patience, dedication, and unyielding passion for this community.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with ADLs.
• Facilitating outdoor community activities, to encourage improved quality of life (i.e. trips to beach, park, library, movies, malls, stores, dances, and other fun, creative activities).
• Providing transportation to appointments, outings, and other community activities.
• Escorting to medical or dental appointments.
• Re-directing and de-escalating potential behaviors.
• Personal hygiene and self-care support (i.e. hair, teeth, dressing, showering, etc.).
• Teaching life skills.
• Ensuring safety (outdoors, crossing the street, etc.).
• Administering medications (once trained).
• Documenting daily observations, behaviors, successes, medication compliance, etc.
• Assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and running errands as needed.
• Cooking (as determined).

The DSP position immediately answers to House Manager and Administrator.

Qualifications

DSP requires an individual is highly motivated, passionate about those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Requires self-initiative, positive attitude, discipline, attention to detail, effective communication; and necessitates being a team-player, able to communicate effectively.

Training

Certain aspects of the job require training and ongoing continuing education.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance