Job description

AIMES Homes, Inc.is an organization that provides a variety of residential and support services for people of all ages with mild to profound disabilities. If you have a passion for caring for people and enjoy a work environment where no two days are alike, we have an exciting opportunity.Aimes Homes, Inc.is looking forDirect Support Professional'sto help care for and make a difference in the lives of the people that we care for and serve.

Minimum Qualifications for Direct Support Professional:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED);
• Possess valid California Drivers License, Valid insurance coverage;
• Must be able to read, write, and speak clearly and concisely;
• 1 Year previous caring for persons with disability
• Ability to document and follow instructions of client care
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification
• Vehicle in good working condition at disposal during work shifts;
• *Pass a background check, fingerprints and a criminal records check;
• *Evidence of a TB test (negative) within the last year;
• *Pass random drug screening.

* Provided by employer upon acceptance of conditional employment offer.

In compliance with federal regulation, AIMES Homes adheres to a strict zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and marijuana.

General Duties and Responsibilitiesfor DSP:

• Supervise consumers who have behavioral, emotional, forensic, and developmental disabilities;
• Implement the consumers’ objectives and behavior plans specified in the IPP;
• Supervise the consumers on all tasks, training and community integration activities;
• Assist consumers with personal care needs (ADLS) as necessary to maintain hygiene;
• Report all incidents and occurrences to the House Manager and Administrator, including all incidents of possible abuse or neglect;
• Maintain and enforce the conditions which are necessary for the residential program to operate: upholding the health and safety of residents, colleagues and the public; being responsible to see that neatness and cleanliness are maintained;
• Provide transportation for consumers, as required, using company vehicles and personal vehicles;
• Present self appropriately and as a role model for consumers and other support staff at home and in the community;
• Attend all required monthly in-service training's;
• Facilitate communication, both verbal and written, of necessary matters which are essential for staff reporting for the oncoming shift to know;
• Complete all charting daily to ensure that consumers’ data is up to date;
• Follow activities schedule, keep consumers active and always give them a choice;
• Know and follow emergency plan and procedures, and follow them to ensure safety to the consumers.

**Please submit your CURRENT resume through Indeed for immediate consideration.

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are required in the facility.

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA DL (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)