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CAREGIVERS NEEDED** ($250 Bonus) – Part-time, Flexible Schedules, & Close to Home

(We provide respite care services in the following areas: Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, Hawthorne, Gardena, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Los Angeles,Bel Air, Calabasas, El Segundo, Malibu, Marina Del Rey, Mar Vista, Pacific Palisades, Playa Del Rey, Topanga Canyon, Venice, Westchester & West Los Angeles.)

THE COMPANY:

Helping Hand Respite is a family-orientated agency serving the families of West Los Angeles by providing respite care services for children with developmental disabilities (Down Syndrome, Autism, and other developmental disabilities). Our mission at Helping Hand Respite, is to preserve the family unit and provide families with a very well needed break from their every day challenging routines. Our services take place at our clients homes where our qualified caregivers engage the client in a safe, fun and functional environment.

THE POSITION:

We are seeking part-time passionate caregivers who share interest in our mission at Helping Hand Respite. Our caregivers are caring, compassionate, committed and enjoy making a difference in the life of children with developmental disabilities and their families. If this is you, we would like to invite you to join our organization to serve our community in a rewarding career.

THE BENEFITS & WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

• We will train you.
• Work with children to help them learn and grow.
• Paid training to help you accelerate in your career.
• We will work with your availability to tailor a schedule that works for you.
• Part-time, Part-time to Full-time.
• Work within your community.
• Ongoing dedicated support to help you succeed & thrive.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highschool Diploma or GED

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Show a strong interest in working with kids.
• 1 year experience working with children or adults with developmental disabilities.
• Available in the afternoon/early evening.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
• Must have own reliable transportation, and valid driver’s license, auto registration and auto insurance.
• DOJ fingerprint clearance (Live Scan).
• CPR Certification (We will help you get your certification)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage the client in age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, going for a walk around the neighborhood, reading.
• Build and maintain a positive relationship with the family and client.
• Ensure that all activities conducted during service hours are appropriate with the program design.
• Assist clients with daily living activities, daily routines, homework, and self-help activities such as brushing teeth, washing hands and face, getting dressed.
• Collaborate with clients and families to provide best care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching above head, bending and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Work may involve playing with children that can occur on the floor or settings where the furniture is child size
• Diligently attending to the safety of the child and surroundings is required
• Quick and sudden movements may be required
• Sustained physical exertion may be required for up to 45 minutes

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.

Helping Hand Respite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.75 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We advise all caregivers to wear masks during service hours.

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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