Respite Worker- Palm Desert

United Cerebral Palsy of The Inland Empire•Palm Desert, CA

12d•$18

About The Position

United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire (UCPIE) is a 501 (c) (3) organization incorporated in 1985. UCPIE is an affiliate of over 60 national United Cerebral Palsy organizations providing services to people with developmental disabilities beyond cerebral palsy. UCPIE provides programs and services in the Inland Empire in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties. UCPIE’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities. Services provided are for individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, intellectual delay, and other disabilities. The Respite worker will provide intermittent, regular scheduled, temporary care, and or supervision for a mutual client of Inland Regional Center and United Cerebral Palsy who resides with a family member or care provider.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate
2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (experience can be caring for a family member with a disability)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Computer proficient
CPR & First Aid Certification
Clean TB test every 3 years
Valid Driver’s License
Clear security clearance (fingerprint live scan) through the FBI and DOJ.
Legally eligible to work in the U.S.A.

Responsibilities

Provide responsible care so that family stability may be restored or maintained in families with developmentally disabled members.
Work a minimum of two hours at each respite appointment.
Follow instructions for the care of clients/consumers and siblings as outlined by parent(s)/guardian(s).
Assist client/consumer(s) in areas of feeding, dressing, toileting, grooming, light meal preparation, etc., as needed.
Use safety precautions at all times when providing care to clients/consumer(s) and siblings.
Report suspected incidents of abuse to the Respite Program Manager & complete the required documentation.
Never leave a client(s)/ consumer(s)/ siblings unattended.
Maintain certification of CPR and First Aid at all times; current copies to be on file in office.
Adhere to policies and procedures in the employee handbook and respite fundamental training manual.
Adhere to UCPIE’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and all other applicable safety procedures.
Report any changes in personal information to the respite program manager immediately.
Complete and submit time cards, mileage, reports, etc., using UCPIE timekeeping and case management software.
Complete client daily notes and submit to UCPIE administrative offices as instructed by the respite program manager.
Maintain current information on emergency call forms and submit copy to UCPIE office.
Return phone calls to the UCPIE administrative team within 24 hours or immediately if an emergency message is received.
Do not transport client(s) or siblings at any time.
Continue education through training modules, workshops, annual UCPIE in-house training, etc.