What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Caregiver (Summer Program) position at OPPO LLC?
Special Needs Caregiver (Summer Program)
Summary: Be a caregiver this summer by joining our team!
Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Become a Caregiver in OPPO's Summer Program and make a real difference in the lives of our participants!
Our program fosters independence and encourages individuals to explore their passions, develop new skills, and engage in a variety of fun and challenging activities. From athletics and creative arts to outdoor adventures and water sports, there's something for everyone!
As a Caregiver, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and inspire young minds while enjoying exciting activities throughout Davis to Utah counties. This temporary summer position offers full-time hours and the potential for permanent employment.
Ideal for college students, teachers, paraprofessionals, and anyone seeking a rewarding summer job, this is a chance to make a lasting impact and gain valuable experience. Many of our Summer Program employees have gone on to leadership roles within OPPO and other organizations.
Join us and help create an amazing summer for someone who needs you!
About the Company: Today, OPPO is a part of the multistate OPPO brand whose mission is to attract and empower extraordinary people so that they can create safe, happy, and healthy opportunities for those with varying levels of disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Current and active driver's license
- Proof of current auto registration and current auto insurance
Ideal Qualifications:
- Shows compassion, patience, and positive attitude, and provides excellent care
- Properly manages and implements prescribed behavioral plans with aggressive, self-abuse, and non-compliant individuals
Responsibilities:
Comprehensive supervision of the summer program clients- Documents timely daily client notes and monthly reports within Company software
- Supervising, planning, and participating in activities with clients.
- Support clients with specific needs and activities of daily living (ADL), bathrooms, hygiene, eating, etc.
- Stays accessible and in contact with management and reports any concerns or incidents in a timely manner
- Has access to reliable transportation, and provides proof of minimum auto insurance limits and current auto registration
- Keeps required certifications updated and maintains personal compliance.
- Will be responsible to transport clients or traveling to client locations within employees' assigned working zone.
- May be requested to travel to a client location outside employees' work zone as needed.
- Maintains health and safety of clients in outdoor summer conditions and summer activities
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
- Is outside during extremes in weather (heat of summer day)
- Must be comfortable in a swimming pool assisting others
- Properly manage aggressive/non-compliant individuals and be able to implement prescribed behavioral programs.
- Has the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, use mechanical lifts where required and transfer individuals correctly
Benefits:
- Bonus system!
- Flex Days
- Mileage reimbursement program
FLSA Status:
- Nonexempt (hourly)
- Temporary Position - May 27th to August 15th
Temporary employees who wish to continue employment after summer will be highly considered for one of our many caregiver opportunities.
