Caregiver Direct Support Professional
Viola Homes Estate Inc
- Westminster, CA
- $17.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Company car
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
*Assistance with ADLs.
*Facilitating outdoor community activities, to encourage improved quality of life (i.e. trips to beach, park, library, movies, malls, stores, dances, and other fun, creative activities).
*Providing transportation to appointments, outings, and other community activities.
*Escorting to medical or dental appointments.
*Re-directing and de-escalating potential behaviors.
*Personal hygiene and self-care support (i.e. hair, teeth, dressing, showering, etc.).
*Teaching life skills.
*Ensuring safety (outdoors, crossing the street, etc.).
*Administering medications (once trained).
*Documenting daily observations, behaviors, successes, medication compliance, etc.
*Assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and running errands as needed.
*Cooking (as determined)The DSP position immediately answers to House Manager and Administrator.DSP requires an individual is highly motivated, passionate about those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Requires self-initiative, positive attitude, discipline, attention to detail, effective communication; and necessitates being a team-player, able to communicate effectively.Certain aspects of the job require training and ongoing continuing education.