Personal Attendant/Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Remi Vista's Supported Living Services program is looking for a part-time Personal Attendant who will provide direct support services for adults with developmental disabilities. The SLS PA will assist at the individual's respected house or apartment as well as accessing the community. The SLS PA will also assist with a variety of duties to enhance the individual's life and well-being. This position is similar to caregiving but, as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) , with an emphasis on increasing independence for individuals with developmental disabilities.

****Humboldt SLS is looking to hire for part-time Saturday and Sunday 9am to 10 pm shifts and for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3 pm to 9 pm for weekday shifts ********

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following:

Support consumers in completing Activities of Daily Living as independently as they are able.

These activities may include:

• Accessing the community

• Money management

• Personal hygiene

• Housekeeping duties, including meal shopping and preparation

• Leisure activities, both inside and outside of the home

• Medication management (reminders, enough to last a week etc.)

• Transport or accompany consumers to necessary locations outside the home.

• Participate in case review, consult with appropriate parties to evaluate consumer needs, and plan for continuing services.

• Maintain and submit necessary records in a legible manner, including medication logs, daily progress notes, consumer financial records, time sheets, mileage forms and any other documentation required to provide services for the consumer.

• Implement Individual Service Plan (ISP) to promote the consumer's independence.

• Attend all Remi Vista trainings and department meetings.

• Adhere to PA Responsibility Guidelines and Expectations.

• Teach and promote safety of consumers in their homes and in the community at all times.

Benefits:

• 401K match (up to 4%)
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current, valid, California driver's license.

• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain.

• Current First Aid certification or the ability to obtain.

• Current PRO-ACT certification or the ability to obtain.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least one year experience preferred
• Good driving record
• Must pass background check
• Must pass physical, TB test, and drug screen
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license
• Valid proof of vehicle insurance
• Must be 21 years old

Remi Vista, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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