Caregiver Job Description
Join our team and begin a career with purpose! Are you looking to begin or continue a career supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? In this position you would empower people with disabilities to gain social and daily living skills, and to become active members of their communities.
Easterseals Southern California is the largest disability services organization in California and we have been operating for over 100 years! At ESSC, we value the uniqueness and dignity of our associates and their contributions to our organization. Our strength is in our diversity, and every day, we strive to uphold our values of respect and inclusion for
all. Apply today to find out more.
Responsibilities:
1. Planning and preparing a weekly schedule of activities that will provide learning of living skills and experiences according to the participant’s ISP and lPP goals and objectives.
2. Conducts daily activities, at the participant’s home, to assist in the development of living skills. Helps participants in building independence, to go out and integrate in the community, and carry out activities such as: do the chores of that day, prepare meals, do grocery shopping, utilize public transportation, attend doctor’s appointments, and learn financial management.
3.Provides 1:1 personal care for participants which may include: assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom assistance, and preparing for bedtime.
Requirements to apply:
-1 to 2 years’ experience with caregiving, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience to perform the job successfully. Experience working with people in behavior management programs preferred.
-Minimum age requirement is eighteen (18).
-Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain valid CPR, CPI and First Aid Certifications.
-Ability to work independently, self-directed, when working at a participant’s home.
-Ability to interpret and carry out written or oral instructions.
-Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment.
-Ability to provide assistance with personal care to participants and the ability to transfer a program participant who has no weight bearing skills.
-Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel for extended periods of time. Ability to push wheel chairs on a variety of terrain.
-Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.
-Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis.
-Ability to travel locally. Appropriate vehicle for transportation of program participants, proof of valid California driver's license, clean driving record, proper auto insurance and vehicle registration, if program requires.
-Ability to tolerate an outdoor work environment inclusive of a variety of weather conditions.
-Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.