Personal Care Aide

Spread Your Wings Inc; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Holiday shift bonus

Sick time accrual

Job summary

Spread Your Wings Inc is hiring an entry-level Direct Care Staff in Santa Maria, CA. The role supports clients in daily activities, personal care, and home routines, with on-site duties and some transportation tasks. Training is provided, and a background check is required.

You will assist with activities like shopping, meal prep, and scheduling, while documenting progress and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for clients with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges.

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Caregiver certificate not needed, training provided
• Background check may be required

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor, and support individuals with daytime activities and personal care in home environments.
• Encourage good personal hygiene and routine; assist with shopping, meal planning, and chores as needed.
• Document progress with care notes and communicate with supervisors about client needs and goals.

Job description

HIRING TODAY FOR A GREAT OPPORTUNITY in Santa Maria.

No experience or caregiver certificate needed- training provided (Entry-Level)

BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

Benefit goes 'live' on day one

• Mileage Reimbursement (when driving for client-related purposes)

Benefit goes 'live' within 30 days or less

• Company pays 50% of a medical plan
• Company pays 100% of $25,000.00 life insurance
• Company pays 100% of the Employee Assistance Program
• Company sponsored medical, dental & vision plans for self or dependents
• Company pays a bonus for shifts worked on a company-approved holiday

Benefits go 'live' after 90 days of continuous employment:

• Company pays up to 40 hours of accrued sick time per year

Rate: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

**Valid Drivers License Required**

Make a difference & build a career.

The Direct Care Staff are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive environment which ensures the quality living of our clients.

What you'll do:

• Assist, monitor, and teach individual(s) with preparation of daytime activities and encourage good personal hygiene and behavior appropriate in their home or apartment. These activities may include grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, and clean up.
• Encourage, motivate, and support clients with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges.
• Help plan, create, and organize tasks and schedules that promote goal achievement for your clients.
• Provide consistent documentation of progress through case notes.

You'd be great if you:

• Experience working with individuals with behaviors IS A PLUS!
• Can problem solve and adapt to different client needs.
• Are a strong communicator and dependable.
• Are comfortable working independently in one-on-one settings

Requirements:

• Able to pass a background check