Job description

OC Broad Services

At OC Broad Services, we are an agency that provides in-home services to relieve family members from the constant demand of responsibility of providing care for their loved ones with any developmental disability. We are looking for caregivers or anyone who is wanting a career in providing care to those who are in need. If you want to make a difference in someone's life, join our team!

Position will be responsible for assisting adults with autism and other developmental disabilities with important activities of daily living (ADLs) as well as companionship and support. OCBS Respite Care are tailored to meet the consumer's evolving needs and preferences for support without having to move from the home of their choice.

We are looking for a caregiver who is near or resides in Santa Ana, California. This is a 60 year old female who has moderate intellectual disability and cerebral palsy. This client is a a friendly and loving individual. This client is blind and does have a hard time hearing. We are looking for someone who can provide care as well as companionship. Our proposed schedule is weekends only, Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-6PM. OC Broad Services cannot guarantee hours however, our staff will do their best to schedule you with the best placement based on your availability, experience, and location. OC Broad Services will work with you and the client very closely in creating and determining a schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Some of the essential functions can include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with individual personal care, such as bathing, toileting, and brushing
• Assisting with common daily living activities such as meal preparation, including planning, shopping, cooking activities
• Assisting with Performing routine household activities aimed at maintaining a clean and safe home
• Assisting with locating and scheduling appropriate medical services
• Assisting with selecting and moving into a home
• Assisting locating and choosing suitable house mates
• Assisting with settling disputes with landlords
• Becoming aware of and effectively using the transportation, police, fire, and emergency help available in the community to the general public;
• Assisting with managing personal financial affairs
• Assisting recruiting, screening, hiring, training, supervising, and dismissing personal attendants
• Assisting with building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, including a Circle of Support;
• Assisting with participating in community life
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Ability to effectively communicate with consumers and other team members
• Assists in the implementation of Individual Service Plans
• Work all the assigned schedules, including but not limited to; arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying supervisor of changes in your assigned work schedule
• If and when working nightshifts will be responsible for and alert to person’s served nighttime awakening and behaviors
• Attend regular contact meeting with direct supervisor
• Report any and all incidents, behaviors and occurrences immediately to the supervisor including incidents of possible abuse or neglect
• Ensures each individual’s right are protected
• Treats each person served with dignity and respect

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Possess High School Diploma or equivalent
• Hold a valid California Driver's License in good standing; with insurance
• Applicant must be certified in First Aid and CPR by the first day of employment
• Must be open to background check

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee is occasionally to frequently asked to lift and or move 50-75 pounds and maneuver a manual wheelchair. Employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move person served of any weight. The employee is frequently asked to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull and reach. The employee must have fine manipulation ability of both hands. The employee must constantly listen, talk, see and focus. The employee must be able to handle highly stressful situations on a day to day basis.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Ana, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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