Direct Support Professional

We are seeking a Direct Support Provider to join our team! You will assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve goals related to Supported Living.

Openings available for a variety of shifts including: Day, swing, evenings and overnights (PT/FT and weekends).

Job Duties:

• Supervise clients in personal care (e.g., bathing, showering, grooming, etc.).
• Assist clients in preparing meals.
• Oversee clients performing daily living tasks, which may include the use and monitoring of assistive devices and precautionary equipment (i.e., Hoyer lift, bathing rails, ramps, etc.) to ensure client's safety.
• Perform limited housekeeping tasks in the client's home.
• Other duties as assigned relating to the client's direct care and supervision.

Job Requirements:

• Maintain all required certifications, exams, insurance, and third party affiliations/relationships as required to perform job duties (e.g., CPR certification, driver's license and appropriate insurance, IHSS affiliation, etc.).
• Willingness to travel to clients' home, cross train on personal care and client behavioral strategies.
• Ability to learn and retain new skills as required in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of necessary skills required for an adult to live in a supported living environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and the strength to push and pull with a force of 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read client prescription labels and other special instructions.
• Cognitive and physical ability to understand and follow written or oral directions.
• Ability to respect the rights and dignity of all clients.
• Valid California driver's license with reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance with employee's name.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and to change your planned schedule as emergencies arise.
• Employee must be able to physically perform duties assigned by any outside agency/employer that is required to maintain Tender Heart SLS employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sacramento, CA 95815 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95815: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17