Direct Care Provider

Company: CDS of California
Location: Lodi
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

Options Forward works hard to provide happy & healthy lives for over a dozen disabled adults in our community.Options Forward provides 24/7 care split into 3 shifts:A. 8am-3pmB. 3pm-10pmC. 10pm-8amWe provide Supported Living Services (SLS) meaning our adults live in their own homes. To stay organized, Options Forward utilizes an App to coordinate schedules, GPS to locations, clock in, and stay connected with the entire team.Please continue reading the details of this position below:1. Provide support to individuals in their homes and in the community through supervision, training, companionship, behavioral support, and other duties as deemed necessary by the consumer or the consumer's circle of support.2. Be Independent & Responsible3. Ensure the safety of consumers, and other people involved with SLS4. Have Thick Skin & A Big Heart-Some of our disabled adults have behavioral challenges. They may say things they don't mean and it's important for us to show them grace and lead by example.Qualifications / Education:A successful employee at Options Forward is: Reliable, energetic, flexible, capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and is a positive role model for the clientele.Qualifications include: A high school diploma or its equivalent. Some form of care experience preferred but not required. The ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certification. (Provided by Us) Department of Justice, or criminal background check. (Provided by Us) Completes tuberculosis screening test (Post-Hire - Provided by Us)Requirements: Personal Assistance: Ability to assist the individual with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, and other self-help skills. Challenging Behaviors: Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior Ability to; read and interpret documents, write specific reports.Work Schedule:Options Forward provides 24/7 care split into 3 shifts:A. 8am-3pmB. 3pm-10pmC. 10pm-8amDuties / Responsibilities:1. Ensures consumer safety in the home and community.2. Assists consumer in achieving personal, behavioral, educational, or vocational goals as identified in the Individual Service Plan and Day Program Plan.3. Assists with household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and household management (may include yard upkeep) to maintain household in accordance with the guidelines determined by the consumer, and consumer's circle of support.4. Provides necessary support for consumer to meet personal needs.5. Provides skills training when applicable.6. Maintains current First Aid and CPR certification. (Provided at no cost)7. Participates in all mandatory trainings. (Provided at no cost)8. Assists consumer with any medical needs or appointments.9. Provides supervision and support to consumer in the home and community.10. Communicates and coordinates services with Facilitator11. Develops and maintains written documentation, as requested.12. Complies with Options Forward's goals, policies, and procedures.13. Completes all other duties as assigned by supervisor.SPECIAL NOTE:There are people in your community that can use your help!This job is about caring for people and becoming a resource that they can count on!

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