Caregivers

Job Description

Job Description

Independent Living Services & Visually Impaired Support

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward greater independence and quality of life. We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Personal Assistants/Caregivers to provide support services to developmentally disabled, visually impaired, and/or IHSS clients in home and community settings.

About the Role

As a Personal Assistant/Caregiver, you will provide individualized support tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals for independent living. Services may include assistance with daily living activities, community integration, advocacy, companionship, transportation, errands, and personal care.

Some clients may be visually impaired and require additional support with mobility guidance, orientation within the home and community, transportation assistance, reading assistance, and promoting overall safety and independence.

Our services are flexible and focus on promoting dignity, autonomy, safety, and independence while creating a supportive and empowering environment for every individual we serve. Areas typically covered include respite relief, nutrition, money management, safety awareness, community integration, and advocacy with medical, housing, and personal matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mobility, bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Support visually impaired clients with navigation, orientation, transportation, and daily living tasks
• Assist with errands, shopping, and transportation to appointments and community activities
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding and medication reminders
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and respite care
• Assist with laundry and housekeeping tasks directly related to client care
• Organize and participate in activities both at home and within the community
• Advocate and communicate with medical providers, housing resources, and support teams
• Communicate effectively with staff regarding client care and shift updates

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Clean driving record
• CPR Certification (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, respectful, and committed to the rights and autonomy of all individuals
• Creative, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Flexible availability including day and evening shifts

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, and assist clients with mobility needs
• Assist clients with physical impairments and mobility challenges
• Ascend and descend stairs regularly
• Drive between client locations when needed
• Work both indoors and outdoors while accompanying clients in the community

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between client homes
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Meaningful and rewarding work environment

Schedule & Location

• 8-hour shifts available
• Day and night shifts
• Full-time and flexible schedules available
• Multiple work locations throughout the East Bay

Important Position Information

This role is classified as a Personal Attendant position under the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Employees provide services through Regional Center and/or IHSS programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and other care needs. Personal attendant duties focus primarily on direct client care and supervision.

We are committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care while helping clients live safely and independently within their communities.

Work Location: Multiple Locations throughout the San Diego

Acknowledgement of Duties: I understand that I am a personal attendant as defined by the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. I understand that I will be providing services to the developmentally disabled through a state or regional center voucher program or clients receiving services under the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. Because of the requirements of these programs, I am not able to receive daily overtime while working in this position.

• Non-attendant duties include making beds, housecleaning, cooking, laundry, or other duties related to the maintenance of a private household or the premises. Non-attendant duties should be primarily conducted with the assistance of the person under care. Your responsibility is to assist the person under care in performing these duties themselves. You must not spend more than one hour per shift in the performance of these duties, unless the person under care is assisting you or you are supervising their performance of these tasks.

If you spend more than one hour and a half (90-minutes) on non-attendant duties during an eight-hour shift, you must notify a supervisor immediately and communicate to the supervisor the amount of time you spent on non-attendant duties and why it was required. Your supervisor may provide you with additional instruction and supervision in performing your duties in the manner required by law. If you frequently spend more than 90-minutes a shift on non-attendant duties, you will be subject to discipline, up to and including the termination of your employment.

Your job is to be a personal attendant, not a housekeeper. If the person under care or their family members instruct you to perform non-attendant duties, beyond minimal amounts, you must notify your supervisor.

Although personal attendants are, by law, not entitled to a premium payment for missed meal or rest period, management understand that meal and rest periods allow personal attendants to relax, recover, and perform better in their jobs. You should be able to enjoy one ten-minute uninterrupted, duty-free rest period in the first and second half of your shift. If you are not regularly able to do so, you must notify your supervisor. Likewise, you should be able to enjoy an on-premises, duty-free meal period of at least 30 minutes. If you are unable to do so, you must notify your supervisor. Employees must not leave the customer’s premises during their meal or rest periods and must be able to provide immediate assistance to the customer if necessary. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description and agree to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above, and I also agree to notify my supervisor when I am unable to fulfill those duties.

At WAYS, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, person-centered services that empower individuals and support families throughout their journey. Join a collaborative team where your work truly changes lives every day.

Company Description

At WAYS, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, person-centered services that empower individuals and support families throughout their journey. Join a collaborative team where your work truly changes lives every day.