Personal Care Attendant / Caregiver

Description:

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available

DSP, Caregiver, Personal Attendant, Behavior Specialist

Our goal as New Heights Ventures is to empower individuals to live their best lives, and we do it with a lot of heart, humor, and hands-on support. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to make meaningful connections, enjoy a supportive team atmosphere, and be part of a workplace that celebrates every success – big or small!

What You’ll Be Doing

In this front-line role, you’ll be a critical part of our clients’ day-to-day lives, providing personal care, training, and social interaction. Every day is different, and your impact is profound!

Typical Day-to-Day Fun Includes:

• Helping clients with daily routines like getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, and other personal care activities.
• Supporting clients with meals and ensuring they have a pleasant dining experience.
• Keeping things moving! This may involve assisting clients with transferring to and from bed, showers, vehicles, or toilets.
• Participating in recreational outings, shopping trips, and fun activities – you’re the friendly face our clients look forward to seeing!
• Handling emergency situations with a calm and efficient approach.
• Following Individual Program Plans and Training Manuals to provide top-notch, customized care.
• Documenting activities and making sure our clients’ progress is recorded.
• Adapting to various needs in a shared home environment, working with a fantastic team of professionals.

Requirements:

What You Bring to the Table:

• A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Great communication skills, even when communication is challenging.
• An ability to work independently and confidently in unsupervised situations.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to get certified by us).
• A valid CA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Legible writing skills, in English, for accurate documentation.
• Prior experience preferred but not necessary.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Team Culture: Join a close-knit team where we support each other and have fun while making a difference!
• Client Engagement: Enjoy the rewarding experience of seeing your efforts pay off in our clients’ smiles and progress.
• Training & Growth: No experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive training and opportunities to grow within the company.

Physical Requirements

• Free from any physical limitations that would prevent attendant from performing essential job duties, either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Able to perform necessary transfers and hands on assistance for person served.