Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
POSITION: SLS Caregiver/Direct Support Professional
HOURS: Part-Time, Friday–Sunday
PAY: $23/hour
LOCATION: Santa Rosa, CA
COMPANY: Optimum Care SLS II
Overview
Optimum Care SLS II is a person-centered agency that provides in-home supported living services (SLS) to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We provide individualized programs that aim to improve the quality of life of the individuals we are privileged to serve.
We are looking for a dedicated SLS Caregiver/Direct Support Professional who can be entrusted with the well-being of one of our Sonoma County clients. The ideal candidate will approach client care with compassion, patience, and dependability, emphasizing client dignity and independence while protecting their overall well-being.
Role Description & Expectations
SLS Caregiver/Direct Support Professionals engage in a variety of daily living activities with clients, including housekeeping, meal preparation, making and keeping important appointments, personal hygiene, recreation, and other activities of daily living (ADLs) not listed. SLS Caregiver/Direct Support Professionals are expected to fulfill the following duties and expectations:
Assist and support developmentally and/or physically disabled adults with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in the home and out in the community. Such ADLs may include shopping, cooking, transportation, accompaniment to appointments, bathing, grooming, toileting, housekeeping, and other tasks not listed.
Follow housekeeping instructions to help keep the home safe and sanitary for individuals.
Administer medication per the individual’s physician-assigned medication schedule, and to monitor the individual for side effects or other medication-related incidents.
Complete a post-shift report that describes what occurred during the shift and which duties were performed.
Fulfill your legal and ethical obligations as a mandatory reporter, including reporting ANY incidents of actual or suspected abuse and neglect of individuals.
Work with the individual for the entire duration of your shift, and report any obstacles, delays, or other incidents affecting your ability to work with the individual during your shift ASAP.
Communicate with individuals, their circle of support, legal representatives, Optimum Care SLS II personnel, and the Agency Director as appropriate.
Adhere to the NADSP Code of Ethics at all times, pertaining especially to client dignity, privacy, and independence in decision-making.
Attend required trainings and meetings related to the individual’s care.
Qualifications
The following are required for this role:
A valid driver’s license.
A vehicle with current insurance and registration.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Negative TB test result from within the past year, or willingness to obtain prior to start date.
Minimum 1+ year of caregiving experience—prior experience in behavioral health or nursing is also highly preferred.
Ability to pass FBI/DOJ LiveScan background check and DMV records check.
Schedule that permits working irregular hours, such as weekends, holidays, and/or overnights.
Knowledge of best practices in providing care to vulnerable populations.
Skills
Establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients, coworkers, and community members.
Accurately and diligently follow written and verbal instructions.
Communicate verbally and in writing with clients, their circles of support, office and caregiving, and other stakeholders in the client’s care.
Nurture a pleasant, homelike atmosphere in the client’s residence that aligns with the client’s personal preferences.
Optimum Care SLS II is an equal opportunity employer. Decisions regarding employment are based on merit and business needs, and are not based in race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other factor protected by law.