Direct Support Staff/Professional

Exceptionally Me Inc; Ramona (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Training & development

Job summary

Exceptionally Me Inc in Ramona, CA is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Staff to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help with daily tasks, meals, personal care, errands, and community activities, while monitoring health and safety and following an individualized behavior plan.

No prior experience required but training will be provided; DOJ Livescan and TB test are required during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving or support experience preferred.
• Must pass DOJ Livescan.
• Physical & TB test required during onboarding.
• Basic cooking and cleaning skills.
• Ability to follow health and safety protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, patient, and respectful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Support personal care, including bathing.
• Provide companionship and community engagement.
• Offer meaningful choices and encourage independence.
• Assist with errands and grocery shopping.
• Dispense medication as directed.
• Follow the client's behavior plan.
• Accurately complete daily documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable

Patience

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Training & development

Shift type

Day Shift and Evening Shift | Part-Time and Full-Time

Location

Ramona, CA

Job Summary

We're looking for a compassionate and dependable Direct Support Staff to join our team in supporting adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. You'll play a key role in helping someone live a full, independent life - whether it's assisting with daily tasks, running errands, or getting out in the community. Staff will provide support to an individual diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, including assistance with maintaining daily routines, monitoring for changes in mental health status, implementing behavioral support plans, and promoting overall health, safety, and well-being in collaboration with the individual's interdisciplinary team.

Experience is great, but not required - we're happy to train the right person!

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks
• Perform light housekeeping tasks
• Support personal care, including bathing
• Provide companionship and community engagement
• Offer meaningful choices and encourage independence
• Assist with errands and grocery shopping
• Dispense medication as directed
• Follow the client's behavior plan
• Accurately complete daily documentation

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving or support experience preferred
• Must pass DOJ Livescan
• Physical & TB test required during onboarding
• Basic cooking and cleaning skills
• Ability to follow health and safety protocols
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, patient, and respectful