What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at ACTION INDEPENDENCE MOTIVATION SUPPORT?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Are you interested in a career that involves helping individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities live their ideal independent lives? Does working for an ethical and informed company appeal to you? Do you want to be appreciated as an employee while you mentor individuals to achieve their goals? If so, then this is your position. AIMS is an agency dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to become independent and create whole lives. This is a challenging and rewarding position that will allow you to tap your unique and creative talents to help persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities succeed. This is a great full-time or part-time position for anyone interested in a career with an eclectic range of clients and services. We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, willing to understand client choices and preferences and advocate for their clients.
Ideal candidates will have an open mind, be professional, prompt, and reliable.
Requirement for Employment:
Live Scan (criminal background check) fingerprint clearance
Valid California Driver License
Proof of Driver’s Insurance
Acceptable DMV record
Eligible to work in the U.S.
Verifiable references
At least 18 years old
Benefits of Working at AIMS:
Medical and Dental Insurance with full-time status (30 hours per week or greater)
AIMS strives to be an environment that trains and supports its employees
We provide mileage reimbursement
Direct Deposit
Recognition for achievement and promotions
Referral bonuses for employee recruitment.
Opportunity for Overtime
LOCATIONS:
Pleasanton and we have clients in Oakland as well.
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Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Careers Advancement
Job Summary
We are seeking a Caregiver/Personal Attendant to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve the client’s living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
- Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
- Prepare meals and snacks
- Light housekeeping activities
- Dispense medication
- Provide companionship
- Assist with errands and shopping
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred
- First aid and CPR-certified
- Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
- Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal spills
- Ability to lift heaving objects
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical
Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Our Approach to Services
AIMS Independent Living Skills delivers a sincere and effective service to individuals with intellectual disabilities who wish to live in the community. We serve the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo. We believe that there is inherent potential in every individual we serve that may need inspiration or motivation to be sparked. The circle of support comprised of the consumer, the family/conservator, the regional center case manager and our agency help support the individual in drawing a roadmap to living independently, as well as the resiliency and problem solving needed for this endeavor.
AIMS prides itself on clear communication with the above identified support team and collaborative planning provide the dynamic framework to understand an individual's desires and goals.
Our instruction is comprised of methods to promote active learning with full participation and involvement of consumers. We never make decisions for consumers about what is best for their lives, rather allowing them to choose based on information provided by our instructors.
AIMS prides itself on clear communication with the above identified support team and collaborative planning provide the dynamic framework to understand an individual's desires and goals.
Our instruction is comprised of methods to promote active learning with full participation and involvement of consumers. We never make decisions for consumers about what is best for their lives, rather allowing them to choose based on information provided by our instructors.
Work for AIMS?
We are an agency dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to become more independent and create whole lives. We are a growing company looking for Independent Living Skills Instructors.
Are you interested in a career that involves helping individuals live their ideal independent lives?
This a challenging and rewarding position that will allow you to tap your unique and creative talents to help others live and learn safe, independent living skills.
Are you interested in a career that involves helping individuals live their ideal independent lives?
This a challenging and rewarding position that will allow you to tap your unique and creative talents to help others live and learn safe, independent living skills.
Salary : $21 - $23
