We are seeking a Caregiver to join our team! You will assist in the daily care of individuals with disabilities/mental health in transitional/homeless shelter/interim housing setting.
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with daily living activities
- Communicate ongoing care results and updates to care team.
- Collaborate with clients and families for best care opportunities
- Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment
- Current CPR and Basic First Aid.
- Current and satisfactory report on pre-employment physical examination including TB Screening Test or chest X-ray as required by Agency policies and procedures. Must be free from signs of infection and illness.
- Able to walk, bend, stoop, and lift objects appropriate for job performance. Must be able to perform all job responsibilities.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, read, write legibly, spell correctly, perform basic mathematics, understand and carry out service plans.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in personal care or other related fields
- Compassionate and caring demeanor for the vulnerable population
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable transportation
- Accompanies client as needed to medical appointments, and assists with activities of daily living etc.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations, maintains and conserves confidentiality of client and agency information at all times.
- Utilizes client equipment and supplies safely, efficiently and effectively.
- Conforms to all agency policies and procedures
- Maintains a comfortable work environment for all employees.
- Maintains proper timekeeping.
- Follows policies and procedures as per the Employee Handbook.
- Maintains all required credentials up-to-date.
- Reports fraud and abuse.
- Knowledge of mandated reporting.
- Conducts timely recording and/or documentation of all client contact.
- Attends department meetings (in person, by phone, or by web).
- Attends all state mandated in-service trainings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Outpatient
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Los Angeles County
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CHHA (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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