Direct Support Professional - ARF - RCFE - Adult Day Program

So Cal Training Team Media Group; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Creative Alternative for Learning & Living, Inc. is seeking a caregiver to assist developmentally disabled adults in our residential group homes in Atascadero. You will support daily activities, transport clients to programs and appointments, and help with medications after training.

Join a compassionate nonprofit dedicated to enriching lives. The role includes weekends and weekday shifts with a pay rate starting at $20.00 per hour, plus benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Pass background check, physical ability exam, and negative TB test

Responsibilities

• Assisting developmentally disabled adults in residential group homes.
• Providing/assisting in transporting clients to and from day programs, work, medical appointments, community outings, etc.
• Assisting clients with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by their physicians after training.
• Attending and actively participating in all staff meetings and in-services as requested.
• Maintaining a normalized, safe, and healthy home environment
• Working cooperatively with supervisors and other staff
• Acting as a role model for appropriate behavior and social interactions in all environments
• Assisting in caring for the physical needs of the clients
• Ensuring chores such as cooking, cleaning, etc., are completed during each shift
• Performing other duties as assigned

Job description

Full job description

Join our compassionate team at Creative Alternative for Learning & Living, Inc. as we provide care and support to individuals with special needs in Atascadero. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Job Description:

As a caregiver, you will play a crucial role in assisting developmentally disabled adults in our residential group homes throughout the day. Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all clients are treated with respect and dignity


• Being a mandated reporter and promptly reporting any suspected abuse


• Familiarizing yourself with each client's Individual Service Plan (ISP) and objectives


• Implementing training and interventions as outlined in the ISP and behavioral treatment plan


• Providing quality, data-based client training


• Consulting with the administrator regarding progress and/or problems of client programs


• Completing accurate and timely data and other record-keeping tasks as assigned


• Providing/assisting in transporting clients to and from day programs, work, medical appointments, community outings, etc.


• Assisting clients with self-administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by their physicians after training


• Attending and actively participating in all staff meetings and in-services as requested

• Maintaining a normalized, safe, and healthy home environment


• Working cooperatively with supervisors and other staff

Acting as a role model for appropriate behavior and social interactions in all environments

• Assisting in caring for the physical needs of the clients


• Ensuring chores such as cooking, cleaning, etc., are completed during each shift


• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

At least 18 years old
Pass background check, physical ability exam, and negative TB test

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and seniors with special needs. Become a part of a compassionate team dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid orientation


• Paid time off


• Paid training


• Parental leave


• Referral program


• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Every weekend


• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any prior experience with the developmentally disabled professionally or personally? If so, please explain, including years of experience.


• If you have professional caregiving experience, what type of care have you done? (Examples, ADL, ABA, etc.)


• Tell us about your experience with housekeeping duties.


• What would you consider to be your personal strength, as well as your areas of improvement?


• Do you feel you will be able to fulfill all the duties listed in the job description?

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)


• Night Shift (Preferred)


• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person