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Caregiver

Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type : Temp/Contract
Reference Code : Buena Park
Job Industry : Healthcare - Health Services

Job Description :
 

support disabled individuals with daily living needs in a group home residential setting. As a caregiver, you will support people with their physical, emotional, and social needs by focusing on the person first. Our caregiver the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.


 


 


Caregiver Essential Responsibilities:



  • Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment 

  • Respects and promotes the rights of individuals 

  • Assists with personal care, including: dressing, undressing, bathing, toileting, and overall hygiene

  • Assists with meal preparation, meal clean-up, laundry, and other cleaning tasks

  • Assists with moving in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and automobiles

  • Assists with activities of interest, such as: outings, crafts, entertainment, and other social events

  • Follows infectious control guidelines during food preparation, mealtime, medication pass, personal care, toileting, and laundry

  • Provides direct support and other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or nursing staff

  • Follows and implements company policies 

  • Attends required in-service trainings

  • Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs


 


 


Required Qualifications :
 

Caregiver Qualifications:



  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Current First Aid and/or CPR Certificate; preferred, not required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent; required

  • Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferred 

  • Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with other

  • Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pound


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