Special Needs Caregiver - Urgently Hiring! - Alhambra

24 Hour Home Care • Pasadena, TX

17h • Onsite

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 (I/DDs). 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. Services and pay rates are determined by assignment, client location, and required services.

Requirements

• Empathy and attentiveness when supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Two references; at least one must be able to confirm disability-related experience.
• Proof of a negative TB test, as required by 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.

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 personal care, including bathing, showering, and toileting.
• Prepare meals, provide companionship and medication reminders, and perform light housekeeping as assigned.

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 locations.
• Access to discounted online degree and certificate programs from accredited schools.
• Eligible candidates may receive coverage of the full cost of a TB skin test.
• CPR and First Aid certification reimbursement is available.

What This Job Offers

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