Adult Day Program Caregiver

momentum-formerly-ucpla•Thousand Oaks, CA

10d

About The Position

Momentum is hiring Caregivers/Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our new Adult Day Program in Thousand Oaks. As a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional, you will support disabled individuals with daily living needs in an Adult Day Program setting. As a Caregiver/DSP, you will support people with their physical, emotional, and social needs by focusing on the person first. Our Caregiver/DSP's have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships. 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required
Current First Aid and/or CPR Certificate; preferred, not required
High School Diploma or equivalent; required
Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferred
Participate in pool therapy and aquatic activities
Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
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) pounds

Responsibilities

Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
Respects and promotes the right of individuals
Assist people attending the program with program activities and community-based activities
Assist people attending the program with communication, feeding, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living
Assists with moving in and out of wheelchairs, automobiles, pool, etc.
Follow each person's Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals
Document behavioral and daily living skills data of people supported accurately and in a timely manner
Document individuals’ activity participation and critical issues in a timely manner
Follows and implements company policies
Attends required in-service trainings
Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business need