Caregiver / Personal Attendant / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

THRIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$600 hiring bonus

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Costco Membership

Flexible Spending Account

Mileage reimbursement

Employer Matching 401k

Job summary

A compassionate support services organization in Berkeley is seeking a dedicated Caregiver. This role involves providing assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them with daily tasks to foster independence. Responsibilities include supporting clients with grooming, meal preparation, and medication management, among other duties. Candidates should have caregiver experience, be dependable, and possess a valid California Driver's license. The job offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a caregiver or in-home aide.
• Must have a valid California Driver License.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living activities.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Experience as a caregiver

Dependability

Hands-on care skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Valid California Driver License

Access to reliable vehicle

CPR/First Aid certification

TB test result

Auto insurance

Job description

Caregiver / Personal Attendant / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Berkeley, CA

Pay: $19.18 to $22.00 (DOE)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on someone's life? Thrive Support Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Caregiver / Personal Attendant to provide compassionate care and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. This rewarding role involves empowerment through helping with daily tasks and fostering independence.

Responsibilities

The Caregiver / Personal Attendant will support our developmentally disabled clients with their daily living activities such as dressing, grooming, meal planning and preparation, medication administration and community outing. Other duties will include light housekeeping.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year experience working as a caregiver or in‑home aide, preferably with adults with developmental disabilities
• High level of accountability and dependability
• Must be able to provide hands‑on care and support, including bathing, dressing, changing diapers, assist with medication, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must have a valid California Driver License
• Must have access to reliable vehicle
• Must be able to pass DOJ fingerprinting/criminal background check
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
• Must be able to obtain TB test result
• Must have valid auto insurance with $100,000‑$300,000 bodily injury liability insurance

Benefits

Full‑time (30+ hours per week)

Pay: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour DOE

Benefits Package Available For All Work Levels. Benefits may vary based on your job level.

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• $600 hiring on bonus ($200 after the first full week working with clients and $400 after the completion of 90 days)
• Health Insurance, Dental & Vision coverage
• Costco Membership
• Flexible Spending Account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employer Matching 401k.

Full Benefits Package Up To $12,000

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

About Our Organization

Thrive Support Services was founded in 2007 with the goal of helping adults with developmental disabilities Thrive in their own homes and chosen communities. We believe that every individual, regardless of disability, has the right to live in the place of their choosing and with the people they want by their side. We serve clients throughout the Alameda and Contra Costa County Areas. We truly see this endeavor as a way to make a difference in peoples' lives every day. Visit our website at www.ThriveSupportServices.com.