In-home/Non-Medical/Personal Caregivers Needed - Immediate Openings

Plan of Care (POC) Supported Living Services is looking for compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Support (DCS) staff who will provide in-home caregiving services to adult clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

These clients are cared for in the comfort of their own homes in Northern California - specifically El Dorado, Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo County vicinities. Flexible work shifts available.

Monday - Friday:

- Mornings: 6a - 2p

- Evenings: 2p - 10p

- Nights: 10p - 6a

Weekend Shifts:

- Friday nights, 10p - Sunday nights, 10p (48 hours)

Also Available:

- Friday nights, 10p - Saturday nights, 10p (24 hours)

- Saturday nights, 10p - Sunday nights, 10p (24 hours)

Job Description of a Direct Care Support (DCS) Staff:

- Work with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD)

- Provide transportation to clients to/from program and during program hours, as assigned, and within the client’s community

- Develop and follow schedules and document metrics of service delivery

- Assist clients with their self-help needs, including support in the areas of eating, toileting support, personal hygiene, using universal standard precautions, and all applicable best practices

- Intervene and de-escalate behavioral situations as necessary, using non-violent crisis intervention methods, all while prioritizing the safety of clients and fellow staff

- Provide consistent, high-quality reporting and communication regarding client's support needs

- Maintain integrity and confidentiality when accessing client files, records and POC proprietary information

- Maintain the health, safety, and well-being of clients at all times

- Be a critical thinker, be able to take initiative, multi-task, and autonomy even under pressure

- Be empathetic, patient, and compassionate

- Have strong interpersonal, verbal, listening, and written communication

- Be willing to take direction and constructive feedback positively

- Attend Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) and POC-mandated continuing education certifications and trainings

- Solid time management

- Exercise good judgment and know when it is appropriate to apply basic First Aid and/or call 9-1-1

- Be a team player who is flexible and adaptable to last-minute change/s, where needed

- Partake in in-person and virtual program services and activities

- Use a mobile phone, email, Microsoft products (i.e., Word, excel, etc.), Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and electronic database systems)

Employment Requirements:

- Prior experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is preferred, but will train if no prior experience.

- Verified legal eligibility to work in the USA.

- Valid and active driver's license.

- Have a safe, working vehicle with verified, valid registration and auto insurance coverage.

- Verified criminal and background record clearance by the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

- Verified clean driving record by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

- Proof of negative TB test/Chest X-Ray. Must be taken within 12 months of hire.

- Copy of your physical screening by a physician/clinician, also valid if done within 12 months of hire.

- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certified.

- Be at least 18years of age.

- Proficiency in the English language.

If you or anyone you know are interested in joining our team, email us your resume at pocstaffing24@gmail.com

Visit us online at https://planofcareservices.com