Direct Support Professional

Journey Together Care Home Llc

Direct Support Professional

Long Beach, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary

    We are seeking multiple Direct Support Professionals to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, meal preparation, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve the resident's living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, pays attention to details and is reliable. This is a non-exempt level position.

    Responsibilities

    Provide supervision to residents

    Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing

    Prepare daily meals and snacks in accordance with the menu

    Light housekeeping activities

    Dispense medication

    Provide companionship

    Assist with errands and shopping

    Lead resident's through their goals

    Work towards independence skills

    Document daily progress towards goals

    Supervise resident's during community outings

    Transport resident's to locations identified in daily schedule

    Qualifications

    Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred

    First aid and CPR-certified

    Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills

    Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines

    Excellent communication and interpersonal spills

    Ability to lift heaving objects

    Compassionate, respectful, ethical

    Requirements

    Must be available to work weekend shifts

    Must pass criminal record clearance with the FBI & DOJ

    Must have valid CA driver's license

    Must pass TB test and physical exam prior to onboarding

    Must be willing to work overtime (Rare but does occur) if needed

    Shifts

    Monday - Friday (2:00pm-10:00pm)

    Saturday - Sunday (8:00am-4:00pm)

    Saturday - Sunday (2:00pm-10:00pm)

    NOC - Monday - Sunday (10:00pm - 8:30am)

    Full time & part time available

    Work Hazards

    Employees will adhere to the behavior plan set forth for each specific resident

    Employees will be expected to redirect maladaptive behaviors using ABA therapy

    Compensation

    $17.00 - $18.00 per hour depending on experience

    Culture and Environment

    Applicants can expect an intimate environment and true "home like" feeling that our organization strives to achieve. We want the individual's that we support and our employees to feel comfortable working together. We are looking for individual's that are compassionate and who are looking for fulfilling work. Most importantly, we are looking for applicants that can have fun with the people we serve! Our organization is looking for applicants that are interested in building a career with us. As a newly developed organization, we are harnessing opportunities for employees to grow and secure fulfilling and stable careers.