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Position: Caregiver for Adults with Disabilities
Hours: :Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:30am-4pm (37.5 hours/week)
Compensation: :$22.50 per hour plus benefits!
Location: :Richmond, Pinole, El Sobrante,CA
The Community Access Specialist provides compassionate support, caregiving and supervision for adults with multiple or severe disabilities, primarily within their homes. This role focuses on supporting in a variety of ways including companionship, independent living, social, recreational, educational, community access, and personal health. The Community Access Specialist enhances quality of life through enriching interactions and invaluable assistance. This position also provides transportation for small group outings, and offers personal care when needed, including changing adult diapers, pushing wheelchairs, and assisting with feeding. Additionally, they track participant progress through data collection and accurate record-keeping. This fulfilling and dynamic position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
What You'll Do...:
- Provide one-on-one and one-on-two sessions designed to provide stimulation, joy, and emotional support for Access participants.
- Manage participants' medical and personal care needs, including assistance with bathroom use, changing of adult diapers, and assistance with feeding while collaborating with family members or support staff.
- Encourage people to participate fully in activities using prompting, cueing, and fading procedures appropriately.
- Take notes on progress on participant's goals
- Develops and implements behavior management plans, as needed.
- Completes records and reports, in a timely manner, as required by regulatory
- Serves as an advocate and a positive, professional role model.
- Provide personal care assistance, such as feeding and changing
- Interact in a positive, supportive manner with people who have multiple and severe disabilities
- Valid CA driver license
- Good driving record
- At least 1 year of previous caregiving experience
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Generous paid vacation (starting at 2 weeks during your first year, increasing with years of service).
- 11 paid holidays plus 1 bonus birthday holiday - because we celebrate you!
- Paid sick days
- 403(b) Retirement Plan for a secure financial future.
- Employee discount program for shopping, travel, theme parks, and more!
- Employee Assistance Program providing free financial, legal, and mental health services.
OUR CULTURE OF SERVICE: :The individuals and communities we serve are the reason we've been around for almost 60 years! We strive to help each person become as independent and self-sufficient as they can be. We invite you to experience the satisfaction and fulfillment of being there for the people who depend on you and working together with your team in a culture of service.
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