🏢 California Respite Care Inc.
📍 Upland, California, United States
Title
Caregiver
About the Organization
California Respite Care is a caring, kind, helpful and hospitality minded company. In all we do, we want to emphasize that we are here to make life and living conditions better for the clients we serve. We are skilled and excellent professionals and we are here to help.
Vision
• We will be amazing for our clients and their families at every interaction.
• We will be patient and helpful in all we do.
• For our time with the clients, we will show our dedication to their life.
• Job responsibilities include:
• Assisting with self-help skills (Feeding, toileting, dressing etc...)
• Engaging clients in their preferred activities, (ex. reading books, playing with toys, playing outside, arts and crafts, etc…)
• Managing challenging behaviors (Ex. non-compliance, elopement, tantrums, etc...)
Description
California Respite Care is looking for caregivers who are passionate and committed to caring for someone with a disability. The Caregiver is responsible for providing quality in-home care to children and/or adults with disabilities and/or special needs. The Caregiver provides parents and families the opportunity to take a break, relax, run errands, work, etc. while the Caregiver keeps the child engaged in safe, fun and functional activities (i.e. reading books, arts, crafts, board games) in the home or in physical activities (i.e. playing in the backyard, taking the client for a walk).
Provides for the safety and constant supervision of children, youth and/or adults with physical and intellectual challenges (both in challenging and non-challenging situations) in his/her care
Follows guidelines and directions established by the office, family and client while in the home unless there is a safety issue
Collaborates with clients and families for best care opportunities
Communicates ongoing care results and updates relevant parties
Builds positive relationships with family and client
Respects the clients and familys privacy and property
Adheres and ensures the confidentiality of client and agency information according to HIPAA Privacy Rules. Properly safeguarding and protecting the improper disclosure of health information that either identifies a client or can be reasonably used to ascertain the clients identity.
Maintains a compassionate and kind demeanor, when clients are irritable, demanding, angry, or otherwise suffering from extreme emotional states. Manages behaviors and offers positive reinforcement.
Initiates age-appropriate activities for the individual in his/her care
Assists clients with daily living activities, daily routines, homework and self-help skills
Maintains a healthy, clean, and comfortable living environment. Ensures that all activities completed with the client are picked up and put away at the end of the visit
Reports all forms of abuse, suspected abuse or potentially unsafe conditions to office immediately
Contacts the office on a regular basis regarding availability, respite requests, concerns, etc.
Submits required paperwork/documentation in a complete and timely manner
Participates in trainings, meetings and ongoing professional development classes offered through the company
Maintains regular, reliable attendance and punctuality
Obtains and maintains First Aid and CPR certification
Adheres to all company policies, procedures, standards and safety rules.
Performs other duties as assigned and directed
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