Direct Support/Companion

Description: We have openings for kind individuals who are self-motivated, creative and patient.
Hiring for the following positions Full time Part time Afternoon Night Weekend You will be providing support to help individuals live independent lives.
The following tasks may include, but not limited to.
Domestic Home Care including, but not limited to cleaning, cooking, and laundry Domestic Self Care including, but not limited to bathing, dressing, and hygiene Financial management such as budgeting, assisting client with good money choices Promote healthy choices with diet, medical appointments, medications, exercise programs Identify household needs and safety issues Promote recreation through social activities, classes, and areas of personal interest Support relationships with family and friends, and facilitation of new relationships Provide transportation for school, work, appointments, and community outings Attending monthly staff meetings, in-services, safety meetings, training.
Document daily log notes, medication sheets, incident reports, etc.
Communicate any major changes in participant's schedule to your supervisor immediately.
Record actual hours worked on our time and attendance system via smartphone, and submit on time.
Follow Emergency Procedures (chain of authority, 911) Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations Skills: Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing- Communicating effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Social Skills Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Instructing- Teaching others how to do something.
Negotiation- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Persuasion- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Teamwork- Ability to effectively work in a team and respect co-workers.
Self-Directed- Ability to work independently Be professional with family members, care providers, Regional Center and circle of supports.
Decision Making- Ability to make good judgement that benefits the participant and their preference.
Role Model- Be a positive role model for client, including age-appropriate, socially acceptable behavior.
Benefits: Company pays significant portion of employees health insurance.
Dental Insurance 401K Paid time off Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS Experience with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) preferred, not required.
Covid 19 fully vaccinated Pass background check Valid Driver’s License Vehicle (if needed) that can pass safety inspection Requires the ability to be mobile (including, but not limited to lifting, bending, squatting, crouching, twisting).
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.