Special Needs Caregiver - Urgently Hiring! - South Gate

24 Hour Home Care - Caregiver Division • South Gate, CA

7d • $17 - $20

About The Position

24 Hour Home Care is hiring a caregiver to provide non-medical in-home care to children, teenagers, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Caregivers follow individualized client care plans and provide periodic progress updates to the care team. Services may include bathing and showering, toileting assistance, meal preparation, companionship, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. Pay is set by assignment and may vary based on client location and required services; the stated expected pay rate for current California assignments is $16.90–$20 per hour.

Requirements

• Great communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Provide two references, at least one of which can confirm disability-related experience.
• Provide proof of a negative TB test in accordance with Regional Center regulations; requirements may vary by location.
• Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel to different cities is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical in-home care to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Follow individualized client care plans.
• Provide periodic progress updates to the care team.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, showering, and toileting.
• Prepare meals.
• Provide companionship.
• Give 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.
• Eligible candidates who need a TB skin test may have its full cost covered.
• CPR and First Aid certification reimbursement is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed