What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Support Staff position at MERCI?
Residential Support Staff for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Part-time and weekend availability!!
At least 6 months of paid experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is required. Applicants without this experience will not be considered.
MERCI is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive residential and support services for adults with developmental disabilities. Celebrating it's 70th year since founded, MERCI follows a strength-based model and strives to empower all whom they serve to live deeply fulfilling lives through growth and independence. If you join MERCI, you will become part of a dynamic, dedicated team that works together to provide our clients with the highest possible level of support services.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Ensure consumer’s safety, dignity, and well-being as well as providing residents with any required help in fulfilling their personal and private needs in a residential setting, which may include assistance with daily living (e.g. bathing, cooking, light cleaning, laundry and changing adult briefs, if needed).
- Assist in the successful inclusion process, backing away when appropriate
- Complete all documentation required; to include incident reports, allocation records, consumer charting
- Attend regular staff meetings, in-services and trainings
- One year from date of hire must satisfactorily complete the first 35-hour DSPI training course. Two years from date of hire must satisfactorily complete the second 35-hour DSPII.
Job Qualifications:
- At least 6 months paid experience with the developmentally disabled population
- Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral English communications
- Current First Aid/ CPR certification
- Ability to perform some lifting up to 50 pounds per person
- Must pass a health screening, including a TB test clearance
- Must pass a Criminal Record clearance, including fingerprinting
- Current California Driver’s License and provide proof of insurance
For more information visit us at www.merci.org or contact our human resource office at 626-289-8817.
We believe our employees are our strongest assets. Come join our team!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
Experience:
- Caregiving: At least 6 months paid experience with the developmentally disabled population
Work Location: One location (Residential Homes are Located in Monterey Park, California)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Our residents may require support with feeding and other daily living activities. Are you comfortable with feeding and changing adult briefs?
- Did an employee refer you? If so, please provide their first and last name.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18