Caregiver Direct Support Professional

Overview Viola Homes Estate, Inc. is an Adult Residential Facility, caring for adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. We''re located in Orange County, CA: La Habra and Westminster. The position is for a Direct Support Professional (DSP), requiring much patience, dedication, and unyielding passion for this community. Responsibilities Assistance with ADLs. Facilitating outdoor community activities, to encourage improved quality of life (i.e. trips to beach, park, library, movies, malls, stores, dances, and other fun, creative activities). Providing transportation to appointments, outings, and other community activities. Escorting to medical or dental appointments. Re-directing and de-escalating potential behaviors. Personal hygiene and self-care support (i.e. hair, teeth, dressing, showering, etc.). Teaching life skills. Ensuring safety (outdoors, crossing the street, etc.). Administering medications (once trained). Documenting daily observations, behaviors, successes, medication compliance, etc. Assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and running errands as needed. Cooking (as determined). The DSP position immediately answers to House Manager and Administrator. Qualifications DSP requires an individual is highly motivated, passionate about those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Requires self-initiative, positive attitude, discipline, attention to detail, effective communication; and necessitates being a team-player, able to communicate effectively. Training Certain aspects of the job require training and ongoing continuing education. Benefits 401(k) matching 401(k) Bonus based on performance Company car Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development Tuition assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr