OptimumCareSLS II
SLS Caregiver/Direct Support Professional
Full Time • Rohnert Park (CA)
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
POSITION: SLS Direct Support Professional
HOURS: Full-Time
PAY: $20/hour
LOCATION: Rohnert Park, CA
COMPANY: Optimum Care SLS II
OVERVIEW
Optimum Care SLS II is seeking a dependable, patient, and compassionate Direct Support Professional to help us provide supported living services (SLS) to clients in Sonoma County.
Optimum Care SLS II is seeking a dependable, patient, and compassionate Direct Support Professional to help us provide supported living services (SLS) to clients in Sonoma County.
We are a supported living services (SLS) vendor for the North Bay Regional Center serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
As an SLS Direct Support Professional, you will work closely with an individual in their home and community, offer assistance with activities of daily living, promote independence, and ensure individuals' continued physical and psychological safety and well-being.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides services to individuals with disabilities to enable them to obtain independence and maintain safe and sanitary living conditions.
- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and healthcare-related tasks.
- Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
- Monitors clients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reporting changes to designated parties.
- Documents services provided.
- Performs daily personal hygiene care and housekeeping duties.
- Prepares meals and assisting clients with eating and drinking. Assists with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support.
- Runs errands, including shopping for groceries and essential household items.
- Assists clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs and back.
- Accompanying and driving clients on trips, such as medical appointments.
- Maintains a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
- Provides and participates in social and recreational activities.
- Attends meetings and training as required.
- Advocates for the individual(s) they serve.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- A valid driver’s license.
- A vehicle with current insurance and registration.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Negative TB test result from within the past year, or willingness to obtain prior to start date.
- Minimum 1+ year of caregiving experience—prior experience in behavioral health or nursing is also highly preferred.
- Ability to pass FBI/DOJ LiveScan background check and DMV records check.
- Schedule that permits working irregular hours, such as weekends, holidays, and/or overnights.
- Knowledge of best practices in providing care to vulnerable populations.
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
Interested candidates may apply by emailing a brief resume and cover letter to employment@optimumcaresls2.com.
Optimum Care SLS II is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
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