Direct Support Professional - Los Angeles, CA 90056

Redwood Family Care Network•Pasadena, CA

9d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. By promoting their health, safety, and overall well-being, they ensure residents receive compassionate and consistent care. In addition, the Direct Support Professional serves as a dedicated advocate, supporting and empowering clients to live with dignity and independence.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have at least 1 year of professional or personal experience in caregiving (Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a California Driver’s License
Candidates must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.
Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 30lbs.
Able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses with challenging behaviors

Responsibilities

Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for clients' (visual and active) as written in Individual Program Plan.
Support the needs and goals of each resident by participating in the development of IPP/ISP goals.
Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the clients.
Support the needs and goals of each resident by taking them to visit family and friends, to preferred leisure/recreation activities, and encouraging them to socialize among peers.
Assist clients with personal care such as grooming, bathroom needs, changing clients' undergarments and/or clothing if needed.
Prepare daily meals and assist with clean-up.
Pick-up/drop-off clients in company vans from/to their home/facility (if necessary).
Report any incidents or problems and communicate daily with administers.
Perform other duties assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
EAP (Employee assistance program)
Employee discount program
PTO (Paid time off)
Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
Pre-Tax 401(k)
After-Tax Roth
Tuition discount through Capella University
Sick Time
EAP (Employee assistance program)
Employee discount program
Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
Tuition discount through Capella University