Respite Caregiver (DSP), Home Health Care

Work Location

Santa Ana, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Direct Service Professional provides support to children and young adults with special needs. This position is comprised of three functional roles: Inclusion Facilitator, Personal Care Assistant and Respite Worker. Responsibilities of each role may be performed individually or simultaneously based on the needs of each client’s situation.

A general overview of each functional area includes:

Inclusion Facilitator supports children and young adults with special needs in typical childcare centers, this position promotes inclusion and success by fostering the independence of the child within the childcare environment.

Personal Care Assistants provide support to adults with disabilities in a variety of community-based services. These adults may be attending college classes, working at various job sites, grocery shopping, preparing meals, and more. This role provides the support needed to adults with disabilities to perform tasks that they would normally perform if there were no disability.

Respite Worker provide experienced care, which give much-needed relief to families. While families take a break, they can feel at ease with support from this specialist who provides age-specific enrichment and daily life activities. The Respite Worker works closely with individuals and their loved ones to problem-solve and guide them on their paths to safety, success, wellness, and fulfillment.

Pay Range

Minimum $18.99 Midpoint $25.14 Maximum $31.32

Experience

Required: 1-2 years' experience working with individuals with disabilities or equivalent related life experience preferred.

Specialized Skills

Required:

-Must successfully pass DOJ background check.

-Must have a reliable means of transportation.

-Complete/provide proof of negative tuberculosis test result; maintain clearance every year.

-Ability to represent UP in an ethical and professional manner. Ability to exhibit UP values including the ability to be family focused, being steadfast, human-centered, and thinking beyond. Communication skills including strong inter-personal skills, and ability to speak, read and write effectively in the English language. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to exercise independent judgment and reach logical, practical decisions. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, resourcefulness.

-Ability to communicate in English. Reading and Writing – able to read instructions, write emails, read reports. Speaking – able to speak with consumer, supervisor, and general public.

Preferred:

-Be eligible for acceptance by our company commercial auto policy based upon DMV report with annual review thereafter.

-This position requires local travel. Must provide proof of valid CA driver’s license and automobile insurance upon hire & at expiration thereafter.

-Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese is preferred.

Education:

Required:

-High School Diploma or GED

Licensure

Required:

-Complete & maintain Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid training or provide proof of certification.

Preferred:

-Drivers License - Class C - Dept Motor Vehicles

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

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