Special Needs Caregiver
About The Position
24 Hour Home Care is hiring an empathetic and attentive caregiver to provide non-medical, in-home care to children, teenagers, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The caregiver follows individualized client care plans and provides periodic progress updates to the care team. Services may include personal care such as bathing, showering, and toileting assistance; meal preparation; companionship; medication reminders; and light housekeeping. Pay is set by assignment and may vary with client location and services required. The expected pay rate for current California assignments is $16.90–$20 per hour.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Two references, at least one of which can confirm disability-related experience.
- Proof of negative TB results; test accommodations or waivers may be available.
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid certifications; reimbursement is available.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to travel to different cities.
Responsibilities
- Provide non-medical in-home care to children, teenagers, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Follow individualized client care plans.
- Provide periodic progress updates to the care team.
- Assist with bathing, showering, and toileting.
- Prepare meals.
- Provide companionship.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Perform light housekeeping.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.
- Paid sick leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
- Special membership rate at local 24 Hour Fitness.
- Access to more than 1,000 discounted online degree and certificate programs from accredited schools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
