Respite Worker
On-siteEl Cajon, California, United States
El Cajon, California, United StatesOn-sitePart TimeAssociates Degree
Part TimeAssociates Degree
Job Summary
Provide care, supervision, and companionship to individuals with developmental disabilities by supporting activities of daily living, managing challenging behaviors, and facilitating community engagement. Engage clients in meaningful tasks such as play, homework, crafts, and life skills like cooking and laundry while maintaining safety and responding to emergencies. Assist with routine appointments including physical therapy and assistive technology sessions, traveling throughout San Diego and Imperial counties to deliver services in family homes and community locations.
Required Qualifications
- Six months' experience providing care for someone in personal, volunteer, or paid role, including family care.
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
- Must receive criminal record clearance from DOJ.
- Must have use of a functional smartphone or internet-enabled device (Chromebook, iPad, etc.) that can be used to enter timesheet data.
- Must possess a Valid California Driver's license, safe driving record, and have been licensed to drive at least 2 years.
- Must have a safe and reliable vehicle to transport clients.
- Must maintain current and adequate auto insurance.
- Must obtain CPR/FA certification if not currently certified.
- Must be able to proficiently read, write, understand, and speak English.
- Proficient with using computers and accessing the internet.
- Ability to form positive, supportive, respectful, and professional working relationships.
- Ability to meet the needs of clients in an individualized manner.
- Self-starter who completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
- Possesses good judgement and decision-making skills.
- Highly reliable and follows through on commitments.
- Organizes own time effectively and prioritizes work schedule.
- Must be able to lift objects weighing up to ten pounds repeatedly during a shift.
Desired Qualifications
- Family-specific request of applicant with less than 6 months experience may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
- Requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis if individual has other means of transportation.
- Requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis if individual has other means of transportation.
- Requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis if individual has other means of transportation.
- we offer training for new hires
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