Respite Personal Care AttendantAt — Unlimited Possibilities

Are you looking for a job that is flexible with your class schedule, gives you excellent experience working with children, and makes an impact on the disabilities community? This is the job for you!

Summary:  
Caring for loved ones is often a thankless job. The challenges and joy may often be invisible to most. At Unlimited Possibilities (UP), we see, hear, and understand the compassion needed to support the unique challenges each individual and family is facing. Our team of Personal Care Attendants provide respite and inclusive childcare, which give much-needed relief to families. While families take a break, they can feel at ease with our team of experienced specialists who provide age-specific enrichment and daily life activities. For many in the Orange County disability community, UP is the trusted source for support. Our experienced staff and volunteers work closely with individuals and their loved ones to problem-solve and guide them on their paths to safety, success, wellness, and fulfillment.
Personal Care Attendants may be matched with one or more families to provide needed respite. This is a flexible part-time role with shifts of 4 or more hours, Monday through Friday. Overnight and weekend shifts are also available. Additionally, this may be combined with our Inclusive Childcare Facilitators and Personal Assistant roles to serve the spectrum of ages at UP.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
Supporting Individuals
Oversees the general care and supervision of assigned client(s).
Provides quality in-home care to children and adults with special needs and their families.
Promotes appropriate interactions and communication.
Assists with activities associated with daily life tasks such as personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, and other health care needs.
Initiates age-appropriate activities.
May accompany or transport individual to nearby recreation activities like parks, shopping, etc., per guardian’s instruction and request. (Mileage reimbursement provided)
Ensures safety above all.
Manages care for siblings as needed.
Assists with toileting as needed.
Arrives to job site on time.
Screens for, and reports abuse and neglect.
Provide copies of required employee documents to supervisor prior to expiration: CPR & First Aid certification, TB clearance every 2 years.
Actively serves as an ambassador for UP in the community, representing the mission and vision of the organization.
Serves as a primary liaison between UP and families, assuring information and access to the many resources and programs available.
Supports fundraising efforts at UP by sharing family stories and hardships with Coordinators and Marketing Department and encourages family participation in appropriate fundraising activities.
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Requirements:
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have high school diploma or GED.
1-2 years experience working with people with disabilities or equivalent related life experience preferred.
Must be available to work on a consistent basis to match the child’s schedule within the childcare environment.
·        Must successfully pass DOJ/FBI background check and be eligible for acceptance by our company commercial auto policy based upon DMV report with annual review thereafter.
·        This position requires local travel. Must provide proof of valid CA driver’s license and automobile insurance upon hire & at expiration thereafter. Must have a reliable means of transportation.
·        Complete/provide proof of negative tuberculosis test result; maintain clearance every two years.
·        Complete & maintain Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid training or provide proof of certification.
Knowledge and Skills:
·        Ability to represent UP in an ethical and professional manner.
·        Ability to exhibit UP values including the ability to be family focused, being steadfast, human-centered, and thinking beyond.
·        Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and ability to speak, read and write effectively in the English language. 
·        Excellent customer service skills.
·        Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
·        Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
·        Ability to exercise independent judgment and reach logical, practical decisions.
·        Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
·        Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, resourcefulness.
 
Language Skills:                                                     
·        Ability to communicate in English. Knowledge of second language, Spanish and/or Vietnamese, helpful.
·        Reading and Writing – able to read instructions, write emails, read reports.
·        Speaking – able to speak with consumer, supervisor, and general public.
 
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to perform various tasks for extended periods of time requiring physical strength, dexterity, & endurance, which includes: sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, turning, twisting, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, sitting in chair or on the floor, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting & carrying, transferring or maneuvering children and adults weighing 75 lbs. and above, from wheelchair without limitations (transfers for hygiene and emergency assistance). Ability to move quickly to ensure safety of consumers.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Work Environment:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, must be available to work weekends, holidays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Unlimited Possibilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer: We prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
 

Tasks:

1. Share write-up or provide visual aides demonstrating successful response to behaviors
2. Share write-up or provide visual aides demonstrating successful engaging activities with child/adult
3. Provide minimum of 80 hours of direct service in home or in center with child/adult
4. Effectively embody principles of person-centered care/support
5 . Demonstrate proof of appropriate reports and progress reports when asked

Training:

1. Introductory training and weekly touch points to review examples, best practices, and challenges
2. Introductory training and weekly support. If appropriate, observe therapy session on UP site
3. Supervisor on-site visit/observation of work, real time training
4. Introductory training and weekly support presentation with handouts
5. Introductory training and weekly support with samples, handbook, best practices

Learning Outcome:

1. Identify and appropriately respond to specific developmental behaviors associated with disabilities.
2. Design & implement age and developmentally appropriate activity for children and/or adults with disabilities.
3. Gain experience in childcare, community, and/or home setting
4. Understand the principles of Person-Centered Care
5. Learn how to monitor and report on child/adult progress