Personal Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Part-time Personal Attendant Monday -Wednesday 8:00 to 3:00 pm Richmond California area.

Pay rate:

• The awake rate is $20.00 per hour.
• Sleep rate $18.67 per hour in Contra Costa County.
• Open shifts 8:00 to 3:00 Monday Tuesday, and Wednesday.
• Pathway to Choices offers Medical and Dental Benefits to full time Employees, 401k Retirement plan and paid time off.
• Candidate must be very patience with the people that we serve.

Pathway to Choices provides Independent Living, Supported Living, and Adult Day Services to people with developmental disabilities. We have a strong value of consumer choice, as well as a strong emphasis on independent living and support in the home. We have multiple positions available and are looking for caring assistants to provide support to our consumers. A friendly outgoing person with clear communication skills is a must! Consumer needs assistance with the activities of daily living.

The following positions are currently available either full-time (30 + hours/week + benefits and 401k Retirement plan), or part-time. All shifts available include Overnight and weekends. CURRENTLY ONLY PART TIME AVAILABILITY FOR NOW.

Duties and responsibilities may include: (FOR SUPPORTED LIVING CAREGIVER)

• Assisting consumers with dressing, grooming, showers, and personal hygiene.
• Cooking and assisting consumers with household chores.
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living including personal care, accompanying client on outings, attending/accompanying, and assisting the client with preparing for social interactions/entertainment.
• Distributing self-administered medications, completing medication logs, and ensuring medications are refilled and up-to-date.
• Arranging for medical appointments and transportation when necessary.
• Completing progress notes.

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS INSTRUCTOR (Full-time and part-time positions currently available).

Under the supervision of the ILS Program Manager, providing support and instruction to consumers with developmental disabilities in areas of life skills: use of community resources, health, and safety,

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Household maintenance.
• Documentation procedures of consumer progress/monthly progress report.
• Money management.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with consumers, co-workers, parents, and outside contacts. Refer/relate information to supervisor.

Physical Demands:

• Considerable standing or walking, occasional reaching, and bending.
• Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs. and transfer experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest and willingness to work with consumers to meet their needs and choices.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible.
• Valid California Driver's License, adequate transportation, including valid automobile insurance and current registration, and a clean DMV record.
• Upon offer of employment, provide evidence of good physical health.
• Good physical health is to be verified by a health screening and a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior or seven days after employment.
• Upon offer of employment, complete a Statement of Prior Criminal Conviction, obtain a California Criminal Clearance (Live-Scan Fingerprinting) or a Criminal Record Exemption, and obtain and maintain the required training. (including but not limited to First Aid, CPR, and ProAct)

Preferred Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the service system for adults with developmental disabilities in the State of California.
• Must be willing to work with adults with a wide range of disabilities and in a behavior management program.
• An understanding and commitment to the philosophy of normalization, inclusion, positive programming, and consumer-driven services.
• Completes required training (CPR, First Aid, ProAct, etc.) as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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