Caregiver Floater

momentum-formerly-ucpla; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. As a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP) Floater, you'll provide essential assistance to those in need, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment while promoting independence. This role offers flexibility, as you'll travel to various locations within the region, making a significant impact on the lives of others. With a strong emphasis on building caring relationships and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to grow their careers in healthcare. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a sign-on bonus, medical insurance, and retirement plans, while making a difference in your community.

Benefits

$500 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 Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Plan (403B)

Hands-On Training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma.
• Experience with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Travel to various locations as assigned for support.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

First Aid/CPR

Transportation Reliability

Confidentiality Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

First Aid Kit

Job description

Up to $500 Sign On Bonus!*

Must be available for:

6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, varying days, five (5) days per week, including weekends & holidays

-AND-

2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, varying days, five (5) days per week, including weekends & holidays

NOC shifts also available!

Locations - South Region: Buena Park, Santa Ana, and Lomita

Momentum is hiring a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Floaters to support disabled individuals with daily living needs in a group home residential setting. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Floater is a DSP who is flexible to working at locations other than their home base location. A DSP Floater will be a “traveling DSP” within a region designated by a home base location. Our Caregiver/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)
• Direct Deposit
• Hands-On Training
• Reliable Schedule

Caregiver/DSP - Floater Essential Responsibilities:

• Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
• Respects and promotes the right of individuals
• Travel to varying locations, as assigned
• 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
• Follows infectious control guidelines during food preparation, mealtime, medication pass, personal care, toileting, and laundry
• Provides direct support and other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or nursing staff
• Follows and implements company policies
• Attends required in-service trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Caregiver/DSP - Floater Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent; required
• Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required
• Reliable means of transportation; required
• Current First Aid and/or CPR Certificate; preferred, not 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
• CNA or ANT certification; preferred
• Ability to pass medication or willingness to learn/train as a Med Tech
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to follow and give direction
• 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.

Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with 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.