We are a licensed Adult Residential Facility dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a safe, caring, and home-like environment. Our team works together to provide quality care, daily living support, and a positive atmosphere where residents can thrive. We are currently seeking compassionate, reliable staff members who want to make an impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive and rewarding setting.
We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in Elk Grove, CA.
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00/hour
Available Shifts:
- Weekday evening and night
- Weekend morning, evening, and night
We also offer the following:
- $200.00 sign on bonus (must remain employed with agency for 3+ months)
- $100.00 referral bonus (referral must meet all minimum qualifications and remain employed with agency for 3+ months)
- End of year performance bonus (based on performance review and evaluation)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
• Housekeeping: vacuuming and mopping of floors, dusting and cleaning fixtures and walls, washing dishes, and doing laundry. Maintaining clean and sanitary bathrooms and kitchen facilities. Making beds, organizing closets and drawers Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the home.
• Meal Preparation according to posted menu, following sanitation and health guidelines
• Maintain personal timecards, unusual/special incident reports, facility logs, medication charts and mandatory resident abuse reports
• Accompany, assist, and participate in scheduled activities in accordance with the resident's IPP
• Implement person centered planning
• Support clients in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with family, friends, and others in the community
• Ongoing daily notes and data tracking through consultant created tracking forms
• Assist residents in learning emergency procedures for earthquakes, fires, and other natural disasters
• Assists consumers in the safeguarding of their funds
• Will participate and document a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education during the 1st year of hire and 12 hours thereafter.
• Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education in the areas specified in T17 within each twelve-month period following the assumption of the duties.
• Responsible for responding to emergency situations while on duty
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner while on premises
• Coordinate effectively in the interest of the residents with other organizations like Alta California Regional Center, the Department of Social Services, Day Program Staff, Social Security Administration and local Public Schools.
• Professionally always represent the company.
• Work with and have knowledge of all Community Care Licensing Title 22 and Regional Center Title 17 requirements and regulations.
•Recognize the early signs of illness and need for professional assistance
• Supervise the self-administration of prescription medications to ensure residents are taking, the proper medication, at the proper dosage, at the proper time and documenting it on the proper form
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 18+
• High school diploma/GED (Preferred)
• Valid driver's license
• No criminal convictions
• Authorized to legally work in the United States
• Negative TB test or negative chest x-ray
• Must pass Finger print clearance
• Must pass physical exam that demonstrates ability to perform job duties
• CPR and first aid certification
• Compassion and patience for working with adults with developmental disabilities