Caregiver

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP)Mornings, Afternoons, and Overnight Schedules Available!Momentum is hiring a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support disabled individuals with daily living needs in a group home residential setting. As a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support people with their physical, emotional, and social needs by focusing on the person first. Our DSPs have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.Benefits (Full-time):Medical/Dental/Vision InsuranceLife Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leaveCredit Union Benefits and DiscountsRetirement Plan (403B)Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) Essential Responsibilities:Assists with personal care, including: dressing, undressing, bathing, toileting, and overall hygieneAssists with meal preparation, meal clean-up, laundry, and other cleaning tasksAssists with moving in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and automobilesAssists with activities of interest, such as: outings, crafts, entertainment, and other social eventsProvides direct support and other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or nursing staffPerforms other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needsCaregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications:Must be at least 18 years of ageValid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; highly preferredHigh School Diploma or equivalentExperience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferredRead, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilitiesAbility to maintain confidentialitySuccessfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United StatesAbility to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) poundsCNAs and Med-Techs are encouraged to apply!With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.