Caregiver

Merakey•Redding, CA

9h•$18

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our program in Redding, CA. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately! Job Description: Provide the personal care and support to clients who live in the home Assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene needs including toileting and incontinence care, bathing, dressing, and grooming, while maintaining dignity and privacy. Light housekeeping, meal preparation and feeding, and companionship Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and attending day program Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals with development disabilities in a variety of potential settings including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings. We provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served by assisting and training individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development. This position provides direct support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities with co-occurring medical support needs in a residential setting.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
A valid driver's license is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) preferred, especially personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing
Prior experience in a caregiving, personal care assistant, or home health aide role is a PLUS!

Responsibilities

Provide the personal care and support to clients who live in the home
Assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene needs including toileting and incontinence care, bathing, dressing, and grooming, while maintaining dignity and privacy.
Light housekeeping, meal preparation and feeding, and companionship
Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and attending day program
Assist and train individuals in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development
Provide direct support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities with co-occurring medical support needs in a residential setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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