Job description

BENEFITS (waiting period may apply):

• Health, dental, and vision
• HSA and FSA
• 401K with employer match
• Sick leave
• Employer-paid Life Insurance/AD&D
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Incentive Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• On the job training
• And More!

On My Own Independent Living Services is a local company dedicated to providing direct in-home care, quality supervision and supportive services for adults with developmental disabilities, parents, and the elderly. We have an excellent reputation and strive to create a culture of creativity and compassion.

As a Direct Service Provider you will serve as a personal attendant and spend at least 80% of your time supervising, feeding, or dressing clients in their homes. Many of our clients receive services from both On My Own and IHSS (In-Home Support Services). This includes tasks such as:

• Supervising clients in personal care (e.g., bathing, showering, grooming, etc.).
• Assisting clients in preparing meals.
• Overseeing clients performing daily living tasks, , which may include the use and monitoring of assistive devices and precautionary equipment, such as Hoyer, bathing rails, ramps, etc., to ensure client’s safety.
• Performing limited housekeeping tasks in the client’s personal space (not for the general household).
• Other duties as assigned relating to client’s direct care and supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular and reliable attendance is mandatory.
• Observe mandated reporting requirements and report to a supervisor if you have concerns about a client’s needs being properly met.
• Maintain all required certifications, exams, insurance, and third party affiliations/relationships as required to perform job duties (e.g., CPR certification, drivers’ license and appropriate insurance, etc.)
• Attend meetings as requested relating to supervision and care of clients.
• Maintain all necessary records for services rendered and complete daily shift notes.
• Submit all documents and reports to the office as required by supervisor and members of the Management Team.
• Maintain a supportive relationship with clients through appropriate verbal, physical and emotion responses to a client’s behaviors and physical developmental level.
• Maintain a professional relationship with external agencies and support systems.
• Immediately bring to the attention of the team and/or supervisor any opportunity for improvement in agency processes or problem affecting the agency or its services to clients; work toward resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintain all required certifications, exams, insurance, and third party affiliations/relationships as required to perform job duties (e.g., CPR certification, drivers’ license and appropriate insurance, IHSS affiliation, etc.)
• Willingness to travel to client’s homes, cross train on personal care and client behavioral strategies.
• Ability to learn and retain new skills as required in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of necessary skills required for an adult to live in a supported living environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and the strength to push and pull with a force of 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read client prescription labels and other special instructions.
• Cognitive and physical ability to understand and follow written or oral directions
• Ability to respect the rights and dignity of all clients.
• Valid California driver’s license with reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance in employee’s name.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and to change your planned schedule as emergencies arise.
• Employee must be able to physically perform duties assigned by any outside agency/employer that is required to maintain On My Own Independent Living Services employment.

REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; bend; sit; use hands to handle objects; lift; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Vision and hearing must be sufficient to perform job functions safely including visual acuity to perform activities such as data entry, preparing reports, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and visual inspection of one’s own work product at varying distances. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

COVID-19 vaccinations are mandated for all employees of On My Own in accordance with the California Dept. of Public Health Order. Employees may qualify for exemption from vaccination requirements due to sincerely held religious beliefs or qualifying medical reasons. Exempt, unvaccinated employees must wear a surgical mask or higher level respirator at all times in the workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• How did you hear about us?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Car insurance in your name (Required)

Work Location: One location

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