Caregiver for Special Needs - Buena Park, United States - Self Determination - S.Y.

Description

Part-Time -Weekends - Saturday & Sunday 7am-3pm - 2 shifts per week. $23.00/hour

We are looking for a female caregiver because the client's disability needs & behavioral issue
Caregiver for special needs adult with non-verbal autism and epilepsy + some challenging behaviors (occasional aggression).

If you are reliable + team player please send your resume.

This position will be doing some of these things:1) Will be typically working with a team of 2
2) Eyes on supervision of client - interacting with client by participating with activities.
3) Seizure first aid ready
4) Observe client to make sure client is safe.
5) Preparation of food/meals.
6) Will be required to assist with personal hygiene. (Includes cleaning of urine/feces thoroughly and keeping client clean throughout the shift)
7) Attending to seizures and other medical situations (emergencies) when they present themselves.
8) Follow client wherever client walks within the home for eyes on supervision.

9) Accompany client on recreational/medical community outings. Keeping the client safe throughout the entire outing.
10) Journal entry - documenting events that may occur overnight.
(Smartphone is required for this position)
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This list of general duties is not a complete and exhaustive list of duties that may be required_

This position will require some overtime during unforeseen circumstances.


This position will require caregiver to be able to work 1:1 alone with the client during emergency situations.
Ability to pass a background Live Scan check FBI/DOJ
This position will require the ability to lift 40 lbs on a regular basis.

This position will require the ability to be active with your hands, performing repetitive motions.
This position will require the ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
This position will require the ability to bend/reach for things etc.


Position is for someone who is reliable/punctual.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$23.00 per hour


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with someone with Autism?
• Do you have experience working with someone with challenging behaviors?
• Do you have experience working with someone with Epilepsy? (Seizures)
• Are you able to work every Saturday & Sunday 7am3pm every week permanently?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)

Work Location:
In person