Direct Care Professional

Wiggins homes care facilities

Porterville, CA Full-time

17.50–18.00 an hour

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Benefits

Paid Time Off Health Insurance Dental Coverage

Job Description

 a strong understanding of patient care principles, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those they serve.

Duties
• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Provide personal care and support to individuals in group homes, assisted living facilities, or home settings.
• Monitor client health by taking vital signs and observing changes in behavior or condition.
• Implement care plans tailored to each client's needs and preferences.
• Administer medications as prescribed while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Support clients in social interactions and community engagement activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with mobility needs, including the use of Hoyer lifts when necessary.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
• Document daily activities and any significant changes in client status.

Skills
• First aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, dementia, or Alzheimer's care is highly desirable.
• Strong patient observation skills to monitor health status effectively.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting as needed for client assistance.
• Knowledge of home health practices and long-term care experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with medication administration protocols and care plans.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with clients, families, and team members.
• Compassionate approach towards caregiving with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for individuals served.
• Experience in social work or related fields is a plus. Join our team as a Direct Support Professional and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

  • Strong patient observation skills to monitor health status effectively
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting as needed for client assistance
  • Knowledge of home health practices and long-term care experience is beneficial
  • Familiarity with medication administration protocols and care plans
  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with clients, families, and team members
  • Compassionate approach towards caregiving with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for individuals served

Benefits

  • Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Responsibilities

  • This role involves assisting clients in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, and promoting their independence in a supportive environment
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in caregiving, a strong understanding of patient care principles, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those they serve
  • Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation
  • Provide personal care and support to individuals in group homes, assisted living facilities, or home settings
  • Monitor client health by taking vital signs and observing changes in behavior or condition
  • Implement care plans tailored to each client's needs and preferences
  • Administer medications as prescribed while adhering to HIPAA regulations
  • Support clients in social interactions and community engagement activities
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks
  • Assist with mobility needs, including the use of Hoyer lifts when necessary
  • Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being
  • Document daily activities and any significant changes in client status