;Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CA Driver’s License
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
- DSP Certification (Preferred)
What We Offer You!
- Opportunity to work in a rewarding field where you are taking part in changing the lives of others
- Competitive pay & Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K 5% match
- Various Shifts ranging from 3 to 8 hours per day
- Possibilities to Maximize your earning potential: DSP I and II, Employee Referral Bonus
- Advancement Opportunities (we promote from within the company)
- Continuous training at no cost to you: CPI, CPR, and First Aid
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Primary Responsibilities:
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The goal of our Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructors it to assist our clients who are adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and wish to live in their own homes.;Our caring Instructors will assist these individuals create a personalized home environment, set their own routines and work towards creating a safe home and community experience. We encourage and support building strong partnerships with family, friends, neighbors, and other community members.;
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- ;Works with Individuals with severe behavioral challenges to meet their desired outcomes.
- Provides day and/or night close monitoring for either behaviorally challenged and/or medically fragile Individuals.
- ;Ensures and monitors that the Individuals self-administer their medications correctly as prescribed.
- Works directly with Individuals to provide support in remediation of severe behaviors that are endangering current placement.
- Establishes a trusting and caring relationship with the Individuals and those working with them.
- Works cooperatively with the Individuals, authorized representatives, and members of the participants’ circle of support.
- Promotes a safe, clean, and pleasant living environment.
- Reports any incidents as required of a Mandated Reporter immediately and reports special incidents as they occur.
- Ensures that all required documentation is completed accurately and timely.
- Familiarize themselves with the participants’ Person-Centered Plans (IPPs) and Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and goals.
- Provides training and habilitation for the Individuals to fulfill the health and safety requirements which are specific to the needs of the Individuals to include:
1.;;;;Activities for daily living (ADLs)
2.;;;;Mobility training
3.;;;;Developing coping skills
4.;;;;Navigating the community
5.;;;;Safe self-medication management
6.;;;;Money management
7.;;;;Other areas as indicated on the ISP
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- Monitors physical needs and/or identifies any triggers of the Individuals and reports any changes in desired outcomes.
- Provides person-centered and accurate record-keeping and data systems daily to provide specific instruction and/or supports.
- Utilizes person-centered communications skills to help the participants to identify what is important to and for them.
- Adjusts to daily schedule changes or emergencies in a safe and effective manner.
- Ensures that personal care, including transferring and repositioning, are safely completed for Individuals who have limited mobility.
- When appropriate, collaborates with family members and/or members of the circle of support to ensure effective communication regarding the Individuals.
- Communicates effectively through verbal and written skills with different agencies and the public.
- Familiarizes oneself with the resources available within the communities to support the Individuals’ needs and preferences.
- Advocates for the Individuals’ Rights while reminding them of their Responsibilities.
- Attends staff meetings and in-service training, as required.
- Complies with all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
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Experience in the following fields a plus: Assisted Living, Behavior Aide, Caregiver, Care Giver, CNA, DD, Developmentally Disabled, Job Coach, Direct Support Professional, DSP, Elderly Care, Senior Care, Hospice Care, ILS, Guard Card, BSIS, Security, Cook, Laundry, LVN, Autism, Military, Social Work, Host, Special Education, Special Needs, Construction, Painter, EMT, Supported Living Services, SLS, Housekeeper, Military, Hotel, Hospitality, Maintenance, Driver, Construction, Mover, Shuttle, Part-Time, Driver, Attendant, Cleaner.
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MDH Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.;Applications for all positions will be given equal consideration without regard of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any disability as provided in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please note: Your application will be given full consideration, but not does imply that you will be employed.
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Visit our website to learn more about MDH Network!
https://mdhnetwork.com/
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Office phone number: (562) 567-0031
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