Care provider

Abella Center Respite Care Provider

You'll be providing respite care or childcare for kids, teens, young adults, and sometimes older adults diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities.

About Abella Center

At Abella, we offer compassionate respite care services that empower individuals with autism and their caregivers. We prioritize quality, reliability, collaboration, and respect to ensure our services resonate with everyone involved. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where each individual is safe, valued, and empowered. We want to not only nurture restoration in the caregivers but also grow the potential of the care recipients we serve. As a new and rapidly growing service, we stand as your reliable partner in care.

Description

Abella is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as care providers for individuals diagnosed with autism and potentially other developmental disabilities. We provide in-home services to children, teens, young adults, and sometimes older adults to support their cognitive, social, and behavioral development.

Role types:

• Childcare provider: Provide in-home support to children or adults with developmental disabilities so parents and caregivers can take a break. This role focuses on giving families relief while ensuring the client is safe and cared for
• Respite provider: Provide safe, reliable care for children with developmental disabilities while parents are at work, school, or handling daily responsibilities. This role focuses on child supervision and support during times when parents are unavailable.

Responsibilities:

- Provide structured play and engagement

- Accompany clients to parks and social activities

- Offer companionship and comfort

- Assist with hygiene, eating, and drinking

- Maintain a safe environment

- Complete basic chores

- Keep records

Requirements:

- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to homes in the East Bay area

- Willingness to provide care in various cities in California

- Ability to use personal cellphone for work

- 18 years or older

- Availability between 24 hours to 120 hours a month

- Pass criminal background and driving record check

- Complete training within 2 weeks

- Agree to job duties and responsibilities

- Lift 25 pounds

- Familiarity with Google Suite

Nice to haves:

- Experience in respite care or ABA

- Previous work with individuals with autism or disabilities

- Additional languages spoken (other than English)

- Degree or pursuing a degree in a related field preferred

- CPR or CPR/AED certification

Qualities we value:

- Sensitivity to clients' needs

- Dependability and punctuality

- Quick and effective response in routine and emergency situations

- Responsibility and professionalism

- Ability to work collaboratively

- Confidentiality and communication skills

- Patience, empathy, and good judgment

Schedule options (you can change this on your terms whenever you want):

- Weekends, weekdays, morning time, afternoon time, night time

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule and time-off policy

- Work-life balance

- Paid training

- Mileage reimbursement

- Professional development opportunities

- No on call scheduling

Interview process:

1. Fill out application

2. Video or in-person interview

3. Reference check

4. Job offer and background check

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism. Apply now!

Pay:

Initial pay is determined by experience and other relevant factors. Potential pay increases may be available based on individual performance, program needs, other considerations.

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Salary

$19 - $25 per hour