Community Support Companion - South Bay Areas
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Overview
Job Description
We are looking for a compassionate, people-oriented person to support adults with disabilities in their everyday lives. If you’re a caring, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in positive behavior supports and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate. The fulfillment and satisfaction that comes with helping others always surpasses the challenges of this job!
Comprehensive PAID training!
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00/hour
Your daily routine can include:
- Facilitating meaningful community connections
- Establishing friendships
- Exploring and participating in a variety of recreational and educational activities with your client
- Teaching independent life skills
- Increasing helpful, adaptive behaviors
- Having fun!
- Driving clients in your personal vehicle and/or taking public transportation
What is Supported Living?
Supported Living Services allow individuals with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes in the community, while developing independent living skills, creating meaningful relationships, and participating as active members in their families and communities.
We serve the greater Los Angeles county area in cities such as: Brentwood, Belair, Koreatown, West LA, Culver City, Bel Air, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Palos Verdes).
Responsibilities
- Able to support clients in their daily routines; including, but not limited to, nutrition, self-care, social, recreational, personal relationships, money management, etc.
- Provide emotional support
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Important Details
- Part-Time
- Overnight- pay varies based on the type of shift (sleep - $19.00 or awake)
- Must have own reliable vehicle to transport clients
- Must be willing to take public transportation
- Must have proof of auto insurance
Ideal Candidates:
- Individuals who love working with adults, elderly, and helping individuals
- Students studying Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Human Development, or related fields
- Caregivers
- Direct Support Professionals
- Respite Workers
- Paraprofessionals
- LNA/CNA
- Nursing home facilitators, Program administrators
Requirements: This is an entry-level position.
- Committed to health & safety
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Positive and compassionate attitude
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. or physically assist individual
- (Willing to be) CPR/First-Aid certified
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license
- Own a reliable vehicle
Benefits/What we offer you:
- Medical and Dental insurance for employees who work over 30+ hours per week
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vacation Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Employee discounts; fun employee events
- On-the-job training, career development, and advancement opportunities
- 401(k) Plan
- A rewarding work environment
- Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
- Dynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next
- Flexible work schedules
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
Requirements
- Proven experience as personal care assistant
- Committed to health & safety
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Positive and compassionate attitude
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina
- CPR certified
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license
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