Direct Support Professional / Caregiver Weekend Shift

Provides individualized quality care to clients in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, and freedom of choice; implements programs and services as specified in the client’s individualized service plan; completes accurately all reports, data collection and other information documenting the care and services provided in keeping with licensing regulations and Agency policies.

Is knowledgeable of resident’s rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well‑being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

Confidentiality of all data, including residents, employee, and operations data.

Compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Follows‑up, as appropriate, with supervisor, co‑workers or consumers regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.

Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, guests, and government representatives.

Completes requirements for in‑service training, house meetings, acceptable attendance, dress codes, including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

Use computer software for documentation and communication.

Provides quality care to clients in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality as illustrated by the following:

Provides individualized attention, which encourages each client’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well‑being.

Knowledgeable of the individualized service plan for clients and provide support to the client according to the service plan. Contribute to the service planning process by providing the service and care planning staff with specific information and observations of the clients’ needs and preferences.

Attends to the individual needs of clients which may include coaching and assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion exercises, communication, and other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.

Provides monitoring and management of clients socially unacceptable behavior while providing positive mental and emotional interaction and coaching to teach socially acceptable behavior.

Will work directly with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

reporting environmental deficiencies to the Maintenance Department.

Protects the personal belongings of each client, such as eyeglasses, clothing, furnishings, cash, etc., and promptly reports missing items according to established policy and participate in efforts to locate missing items.

Observes clients for changes in health condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.

Administers medication and performs treatments according to established policy and procedures. Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.

Lifts, moves, and transports clients using proper body mechanics along with lifting devices and other staff member assistance to prevent injury.

Completes all records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with Agency policies.

Collaboration - We believe that working together collaboratively is the foundation of a culture that values teamwork, communication, and cooperation. This belief is central to every part of our business, both internally and externally, and strengthens our community.

We value inclusivity and believe that by upholding a culture of respect, we can foster a positive and supportive work environment. High School diploma or GED required. Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate preferred.

Read, write and understand the English language.

Current CPR/First Aid certification is mandatory.

Able to see, talk, hear, walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach, and lift items weighing 30 pounds or less repeatedly during a shift.

Able to perform housekeeping tasks such as laundry, bed‑making, meal prep, cooking and housecleaning.

Previous experience providing services to persons with developmental, learning or physical disabilities preferred but not required.

Must pass a pre‑employment health screening/TB Test; Have a criminal records clearance from DHS and/or DSS (Live Scan fingerprinting).

Must pass vehicle transportation training and an “observed” road test annually.

Must complete all other required new hire training including CPR/First Aid.

Must maintain confidentiality of client Protected Health Information (PHI) used for treatment, payment, health care, etc. and personal information of clients.

Regularly and frequently required to perform physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, carrying, lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling; and will assist with lifting, moving and transferring adult clients from wheelchairs, shower chairs, toilets, beds, chairs etc. to a variety of locations within the home and community. Work involves a significant amount of locomotion including the operation of an agency vehicle (in town & freeway driving) and movement of clients to and from the vehicle to the office, clinics, community agencies, schools and day programs.

Must be available and willing to work such overtime, weekend, and holiday hours as the Agency determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business and client needs.

Due to the nature of the job requirements, Direct Support Professionals have a “Working Lunch” and the hours of work are inclusive of the mealtime.

Employees must maintain the skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job.

Telephone/Fax machine.

Mechanical lifts (Hoyer) when applicable, wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, adjustable chairs/beds, adaptive eating utensils, bath aids, transfer benches.

Computers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Home of Guiding Hands is a non‑profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is "to improve the lives of those we serve". We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes, independent living support, respite care, and adult foster home services. Additionally, we provide early childhood assessments and services, tailored day support, Life Planning workshops, county‑wide transportation services, and on‑site activities at our resource center.