Caregiver Full Time

AllCare HomeCare, LLC.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AllCare HomeCare, LLC. is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support a non-speaking autistic adult in daily activities while promoting safety, dignity, and independence. The role emphasizes learning and using the client’s preferred communication methods and following the individualized care plan.

The caregiver will provide supervision, help with personal care and meals, ensure hydration, maintain a clean home, and accompany the client to appointments and activities as outlined in the plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with safety and following care plans.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of non-speaking communication methods.
• Ability to document services accurately.
• Respect client privacy and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to promote client health, safety, and well-being.
• Assist with daily living activities as identified in the care plan.
• Provide personal care, hygiene, grooming, dressing when needed.
• Assist with meal preparation and support during meals.
• Encourage hydration and nutrition per routine.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment.
• Support client with daily routines and activities.
• Assist with transportation or community activities when authorized.
• Accompany client to appointments, outings, shopping as needed.
• Encourage independence; prompt rather than do for client.
• Monitor well-being and report concerns to supervisor.
• Follow individualized care instructions, safety procedures, policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and client privacy.
• Document services and activities accurately.

Skills

Companionship

Daily Living Support

Nonverbal Communication

Safety Awareness

Documentation

Tools

Transfer Devices

Job description

Position Summary

The Caregiver will provide compassionate, respectful, and individualized support to a 27-year-old adult who is autistic and communicates primarily through non-speaking methods. The caregiver's role is to promote the client's safety, independence, dignity, comfort, and participation in daily activities while following the client's individualized care plan.

The caregiver should understand that being non-speaking does not mean the client is unable to communicate. The caregiver should learn and consistently use the client's preferred communication methods, which may include gestures, facial expressions, visual supports, communication devices, or other established methods.

Essential Caregiving Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to promote the client's health, safety, and well-being.

• Assist with activities of daily living as authorized and identified in the client's care plan.

• Provide assistance with personal care, hygiene, grooming, dressing, and other personal needs when required.

• Assist with meal preparation and support the client during meals as appropriate.

• Encourage appropriate hydration and nutrition according to the client's established routine and care instructions.

• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized living environment.

• Support the client with daily routines and scheduled activities.

• Assist with transportation or community activities when authorized.

• Accompany the client to appointments, recreational activities, shopping, or community outings when included in the care plan.

• Encourage independence by allowing the client to complete tasks independently whenever possible.

• Provide appropriate prompting and assistance rather than completing tasks unnecessarily for the client.

• Monitor the client's general well-being and report concerns to the appropriate supervisor or responsible party.

• Follow all individualized care instructions, safety procedures, and company policies.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and respect the client's privacy and dignity.

• Document services and activities accurately as required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with feeding and meal support
• Provide bathing and personal hygiene assistance
• Assist with toileting and incontinence care as needed
• Perform safe transfers using proper transfer techniques and equipment (transfer experience required)
• Assist with dressing and grooming
• Monitor the client's comfort and well-being
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Communicate professionally with the client and family members