Compassionate Caregiver for Adults with Disabilities

Easterseals Southern California; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 60,614,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities in a licensed residential home in California. This role focuses on daily living skills, personal care, and supportive activities to promote independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals and hygiene, medication monitoring, documentation, driving for appointments, and participating in recreational activities; CPR/CPI/First Aid are required within the

Qualifications

• Typically requires High School Diploma, GED, or national equivalent.
• DSP-I and DSP-II Certification required or must be attained within first year of hire or first year in position.
• Must possess and maintain CPR, CPI and First Aid Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care for residents including eating, hygiene, bathing, and bedtime preparation.
• Assists in administration and monitoring of medications.
• Maintains and cleans residential home and handles housekeeping tasks.
• Engages residents in daily activities to develop living skills per IPP/ISP goals.
• Completes daily reports and attends required trainings.
• May drive company vehicle to appointments and participates in recreational activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DSP-I and DSP-II Certification

CPR CPI and First Aid Certifications

Job description

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities in a licensed residential home in California. This role focuses on daily living skills, personal care, and supportive activities to promote independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals and hygiene, medication monitoring, documentation, driving for appointments, and participating in recreational activities; CPR/CPI/First Aid are required within the