Join us in making a difference at Home of Guiding Hands as we improve the quality of life for people with special needs. As a Respite Worker you’ll provide care, supervision, and companionship to people with developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Maintains client safety by providing routine supervision and identifying and responding to emergency situations as they occur.
- Supports clients with activities of daily living, including bathing and grooming, restroom use and continence management, dressing and undressing, meal preparation and feeding, and ambulation (including lifting and transferring).
- Engages individuals in communication using a variety of methods, including verbal communication, sign language, gestures, pictures/visual supports, and communication devices.
- Manages challenging behaviors in accordance with guidance and instructions provided by the primary caregiver.
- Supports individuals to engage in meaningful activities both at home and in the community.
- Supports individuals in attending and participating in routine appointments, such as physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy.
- Travels throughout the assigned county (San Diego or Imperial) to provide services in family homes and other community-based settings.
Benefits
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
