Caregiver / Direct Services Staff (Sacramento)

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Caregiver / Direct Services Staff Position

Job Title: Caregiver / Direct Services Staff Position

Department / Program: Supported Living Services (SLS)

Supervisor: Supervising Case Manager (SCM) / SLS Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full Time or Part Time, Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Human Resources

Approved By: Executive Director

Company information:

NorCal Individual Care, Inc is a leader in the healthcare industry providing Supported Living Services (SLS) to individuals with developmental disabilities and home care services to the aging population in Northern California.

Description of role / Job Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Caregiver / Direct Services Staff or healthcare professional in the Sacramento area to join our team. If you are a Caregivers / Direct Services Staff who would like to provide one-on-one care, this job is for you.

We are looking for a committed individual who has great communication skills and the ability to quickly problem-solve. Our Caregivers / Direct Services Staff perform non-medical home care for clients who, due to developmental disability, advanced age, physical disability, and/or mental deficiency, need support and or supervision. Whether you are looking to gain more Caregiver experience or simply have a passion for working with adults with developmental disabilities or seniors, discover how working at NorCal Individual Care, Inc can change your life, along with our clients’ lives, forever!

Our Caregivers / Direct Services Staff provide a wide range of non-medical services to ensure clients overall wellness which includes, but is not limited to: light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, meal preparation, medication reminders, transferring, feeding, dressing, and range of motion exercises. As well as personal care including: toileting, incontinence care, bathing, oral care, and grooming.

Caregiver / Direct Services Staff SLS Responsibilities & Duties:

• Commitment to supporting the living principles set forth in Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4689(a) (1) through (8) and the values as set forth in Title 17.
• Arrive to and from assigned shift on time and properly document all shifts worked
• Appropriately report any changes to client’s mental/physical health or home environment immediately
• Maintain proper documentation pertaining to client health and follow specific instructions pertaining to client health and other duties assigned
• Comply with rules and regulations pertaining to client health information, specifically HIPAA’s policies and procedures
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of NorCal Individual Care, Inc
• Represent NorCal Individual Care, Inc to the best of your ability
• Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication to client/family and NorCal Individual Care, Inc staff
• Within the requirements of the SLS Program, observe, document & work with clients on their:
  • Long term & short term goals
  • Health
  • Personal finances
  • Domestic and self-help skills
  • Task completion
  • Community Access and transportation
  • Safety awareness, Risk to self and others
  • Social and leisure activities
  • Communication & interaction with staff and others
  • Behavior

Caregiver / Direct Services Staff Position Tasks (Partial List):

Tasks (Partial List)

Skills, Requirements, Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED Diploma
• REQUIRED: Caregiver experience
• REQUIRED: 2 Caregiving / Direct Services references required
• REQUIRED: Documentation compliant with I-9 requirements (eg. driver’s license, passport, social security card etc.)
• REQUIRED: Cleared criminal background
• REQUIRED: Ability to lift 20 lbs regularly and up to 40 lbs occasionally
• Valid California Driver's License preferred but not required to get hired
• Auto Insurance preferred but not required to get hired
• Proof of negative tuberculosis test/chest x-ray within 90 days preferred but not required to get hired
• Professional Caregiving / Direct Services experience preferred but not required to get hired
• CPI (Non-violent Crisis Prevention & Intervention) Certification preferred but not required to get hired
• CNA graduate or current LVN student with completion of clinical rotations preferred but not required to get hired
• Registered Home Care Aide (HCA) preferred but not required to get hired
• IHSS Provider preferred but not required to get hired
• DSP Certification preferred but not required to get hired
• First Aid Certification preferred but not required to get hired
• CPR Certification preferred but not required to get hired
• No certification or special training required to get hired (We will provide on the job training)
• Ability to reach overhead, squat, kneel, climb step ladder
• Firm grasping fine, stand 20 mins, walk ½ mile
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Work Schedule:

Caregivers / Direct Services Staff work fixed or flexible schedules. Our shifts are available Monday through Sunday ranging from 2-12 hours long or up to 24 hour long shifts. These shifts can occur during the morning, day, evenings or overnight.

We Care For You!

• Competitive pay (different rates apply depending on schedules & shifts)
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle with full-time and part-time availability
• Paid Orientation, Skills based training & Support
• Supportive staff and management to help you achieve your career goals
• Short commute times – we try to match you to opportunities near your home
• Paid overtime (hourly and/or weekly) and mileage

Caregiver / Direct Services Staff Recognition / Benefits:

• Employee recognition awards
• Employee appreciation month (win cash prizes, free food, gift cards)
• Incentives for good performance (gift cards, movie tickets, Caregiver / Direct Services Staff of the month)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other benefits as may be offered by the Company from time to time subject to eligibility and other terms and conditions stated in the governing documents.
• NorCal Individual Care, Inc perks
• Diagnosis-Specific Nutrition training
• You become part of a Company culture that promotes a team environment where your professional input makes a daily impact.

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https://www.norcalindividualcare.com/employment

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