Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Impactful Caregiver

momentum-formerly-ucpla; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

Retirement Plan (403B)

Job summary

Momentum is seeking a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support disabled individuals in a group home residential and/or adult day program setting. You will help with daily living activities, personal care, mobility, and community participation, following ISP goals and safety standards.

As a DSP, you will build caring relationships and provide essential support to residents, with duties including meal prep, hygiene, transportation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; 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
• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provides direct support and other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or nursing staff
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs
• Assist people attending the program with program activities and community-based activities
• Assist people attending the program with communication, feeding, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living
• Follow each person's Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals
• Document behavioral and daily living skills data of people supported accurately and in a timely manner
• Document individuals’ activity participation and critical issues in a timely manner

Skills

English communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Momentum is seeking a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support disabled individuals in a group home residential and/or adult day program setting. You will help with daily living activities, personal care, mobility, and community participation, following ISP goals and safety standards.

As a DSP, you will build caring relationships and provide essential support to residents, with duties including meal prep, hygiene, transportation, and documentation.