Job Description Caregiver – Part-time, Flexible Schedules, & Close to Home Pay Range: $16/hr. to $17/hr.- DOE and city – job assigned Shifts range from 1pm to 8pm and TBD based on families need (We provide respite care services in the following areas: Burbank, Los Angeles, Glendale, Pomona, Fontana, Montclair, Chino, Chino Hills, Baldwin Park, Azusa, El Monte, Monrovia, Glendora, Duarte, West Covina, Covina, Rancho Cucamonga, Covina, La Puente, and more in Southern California) Are you passionate and committed to caring for someone with a disability? Are you looking for part-time work with flexible hours and close to home? We would like to invite you to join us THE COMPANY: California Respite Care is a family-orientated agency serving all of Southern California, specializing in respite care for special needs children (Down Syndrome, Autism, and other developmental disabilities) in their homes. The founder and President started the company with a mission that “families come first”. To serve this mission, we strive to provide quality care and service to all our clients and their families, because that’s what they deserve. Our services primarily focus on providing a break to families caring for children/ teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related developmental disabilities. We provide parents and families the opportunity to take a break, relax, run errands, work, etc, while our caregivers keep their child engaged in safe, fun, and functional activities in the client’s homes. THE POSITION: We are seeking part-time Caregivers who share our passion and commitment to the families we serve. If you are caring, compassionate, committed, and have experience working with children or teens, we would like to invite you to join us. THE BENEFITS & WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY: Flexible Schedule: Together, we will tailor a schedule that works for you. Work Close to Home: You will be serving clients in your own community. Part-time: Work up to 20-25 hours a week. Building a Career: Excellent experience working toward your career interest. Feel Supported: Supportive and friendly office staff. On-the- job Training: Opportunities for specific training Make a difference: Help enhance the lives of those caring for a loved one with special needs. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma/GED Or at least two years of experience working with children or adults with disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or related developmental disabilities) or an equivalent combination of education and experience Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, current liability insurance for the vehicle, and a clean driving record. Valid CPR/First Aid certification and ability to meet health requirements (TB-tuberculosis test) as per company policy required – Can acquire if an employment offer is made. DOJ fingerprint clearance (Live Scan) RESPONSIBILITIES: Initiates age-appropriate activities for the client such as engaging in arts and crafts or going for a walk around the neighborhood. Assists clients with daily living activities, daily routines, homework, and self-help skills (brushing teeth, getting dressed, and washing hands). Builds positive relationships with family and clients. Remains calm under pressure. Collaborates with clients and families for best care opportunities. Ensures that all activities completed with the client are put away at the end of the visit. Reports all forms of abuse, suspected abuse, or potentially unsafe conditions. Adheres and ensures the confidentiality of client and agency information according to HIPAA Privacy Rules. Properly safeguarding and protecting the improper disclosure of health information that either identifies a client or can be reasonably used to ascertain the client’s identity. Follows guidelines and directions established by the office, family, and client while in the home unless there is a safety issue. Provides for the safety and constant supervision of clients. Respects the client’s and family’s privacy and property. Contacts the office on a regular basis regarding availability, respite requests, concerns, etc. Submits required paperwork/documentation in a complete and timely manner. Participates in training, meetings, and ongoing professional development classes. Maintains regular, reliable attendance and punctuality. Adheres to all company policies, procedures, standards, and safety rules. Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities General: Comfortable working in homes of families; manage competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; reacts well under pressure; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Communication: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Reasoning: Ability to work independently and effectively; ability to make decisions in difficult situations; ability to respect family lifestyle and choices; does not impose personal judgments and expectations on families/individuals; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out details by uninvolved written or oral instructions Mathematical: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Computer: Ability to use a computer and/or smartphone for email communications and/ or Willingness to learn. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is constantly (67-100%) required to talk, hear, sit, stand and walk. The employee is frequently (34-66%) required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, push, pull, lift or carry and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally (3-33%) required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Vision: Ability to see at close range (20 inches or less), at a distance (clear vision at 20 feet or more), ability to identify and distinguish colors, ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships, and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Work Environment: The position entails traveling to clients’ homes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a variety of home environments that may be unpredictable. The work is primarily conducted in various home environments. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. California Respite Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.