In-Home Caregiver for Adults with Disabilities (Richmond, CA)
Join a trusted and highly-regarded non-profit agency based in Contra Costa County since 1965. We are committed to providing outstanding person-centered services to children and adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Enjoy a work environment that emphasizes work-life balance and a culture of service.
Position: Caregiver for Adults with Disabilities
Hours: Full-Time OR Part-Time available
Full-time: Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 4:30pm (37.5 hrs/wk)
Part-Time (a): Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 1:00pm (20 hrs/wk)
Part-Time (b): Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 3:00pm (30 hrs/wk)
Compensation: $20.50 per hour plus great benefits!
Location: Hercules, CA
Benefits for these work hours include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) retirement plan, Paid vacation, Sick Days, Employee discount program, 11 paid Holidays and an additional holiday the week of your Birthday!
Our vacation accrual rates are generous!
1st and 2nd year of employment = 2 weeks vacation a year;
3rd and 4th year of employment = 3 weeks vacation a year;
5th to 9th year of employment = 4 weeks vacation a year;
the 10th year onward = 5 weeks vacation a year.
The Community Access Specialist (Caregiver) implements 1:1 or 1:2 in-home and community activities in the areas of independent living, social, recreational, educational, community access, and personal health. Also, completes personal care in a thorough and professional manner, in collaboration with family members or home support staff.
As a Caregiver at VistAbility, provide home-based care and emotional support for adults who have developmental disabilities and significant health conditions.
On a typical day, a Caregiver would...
- Provide one-on-one and one-on-two sessions designed to provide stimulation, joy, and emotional support for Access participants.
- Handle personal care needs of Access participants in accordance with universal precautions.
- Encourage people to participate fully in activities using prompting, cueing, and fading procedures appropriately.
- Take notes on progress on participant's goals
- Develops and implements behavior management plans, as needed.
- Completes records and reports, in a timely manner, as required by regulatory
- Serves as an advocate and a positive, professional role model.
- Provide personal care assistance, such as feeding and changing
- Interact in a positive, supportive manner with people who have multiple and severe disabilities
Minimum Requirements:
- Valid CA driver license
- Good driving record
OUR CULTURE OF SERVICE: The individuals and communities we serve are the reason we've been around for almost 60 years! We strive to help each person become as independent and self-sufficient as they can be. We invite you to experience the satisfaction and fulfillment of being there for the people who depend on you and working together with your team in a culture of service.
Program: Access
This is a non-management position
This is a part time 2 position