Respite Caregiver

2 days ago

Palm Desert, California, United States United Cerebral Palsy of The Inland Empire Full time
About United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire

United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire (UCPIE) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities. With over 60 national affiliates, UCPIE provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities beyond cerebral palsy.

Job Summary

The Respite Worker will provide temporary care and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities in the comfort of their own homes. This role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide intermittent, regular scheduled, temporary care and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Work a minimum of two hours at each respite appointment
  • Follow instructions for the care of clients/consumers and siblings as outlined by parent(s)/guardian(s)
  • Assist clients/consumers in areas of feeding, dressing, toileting, bathing, grooming, light meal preparation, etc., as needed
  • Use safety precautions at all times when providing care to clients/consumers and siblings
  • Report suspected incidents of abuse to the Respite Program Manager and complete the required documentation
  • Maintain certification of CPR and First Aid at all times, current copies to be on file in office
  • Adhere to policies and procedures in the employee handbook and respite fundamental training manual
  • Adhere to UCPIE's Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and all other applicable safety procedures
  • Report any changes in personal information to the respite program manager immediately
  • Complete and submit time cards, mileage, reports, etc., using UCPIE timekeeping and case management software
  • Complete client daily notes and submit to UCPIE administrative offices as instructed by the respite program manager
  • Maintain current information on emergency call forms and submit copy to UCPIE office
  • Return phone calls to the UCPIE administrative team within 24 hours or immediately if an emergency message is received
  • Do not transport clients or siblings at any time
  • Continue education through training modules, workshops, annual UCPIE in-house training, etc.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • 2 years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (experience can be caring for a family member with a disability)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Computer proficient
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Clean TB test every 4 years
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Valid vehicle registration
  • Valid vehicle insurance
  • Clear security clearance (fingerprint live scan) through the FBI and DOJ
  • Legally eligible to work in the U.S.A.
Work Environment

This position requires community driving and visiting families in a variety of home settings.

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: The employee must have the ability to lift, pull, push, run, and manipulate/use adaptive equipment and patients, which requires strength and gross motor and fine motor coordination.

Travel

This job requires daily travel to the client's home; note travel will not exceed 40 miles unless approved by the Respite Program Manager.

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