Caregiver

momentumNorthridge, CA4 days ago

Occupations

Personal Care Aides Home Health Aides Social and Human Service Assistants

Industries

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Other Residential Care Facilities Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly

Momentum Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) Momentum is hiring a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support disabled individuals with daily living needs in a group home residential setting. As a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support people with their physical, emotional, and social needs by focusing on the person first. Our DSPs have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships. Schedule Available:6:00 AM to 2:30 PMPart-time and Full-time schedules available

Benefits:

(Part-time):Life Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
Retirement Plan (403B)
Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Essential Responsibilities:

Assists with personal care, including: dressing, undressing, bathing, toileting, and overall hygiene
Assists with meal preparation, meal clean-up, laundry, and other cleaning tasks
Assists with moving in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and automobiles
Assists with activities of interest, such as: outings, crafts, entertainment, and other social events
Provides direct support and other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or nursing staff
Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs
Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; highly preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferred
Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) poundsCNAs and Med-Techs are encouraged to apply! With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California. Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Level

JuniorL3

Location

Northridge, CA

Occupation

Personal Care Aides

Industry

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

Posted

4 days ago

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