Respite Caregiver for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

4 weeks ago


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

United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire (UCPIE) is seeking a part-time Respite Worker to provide temporary care and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Cathedral City area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families, and will be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide intermittent, regular scheduled, temporary care and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  2. Work a minimum of two hours at each respite appointment.
  3. Follow instructions for the care of clients/consumers and siblings as outlined by parent(s)/guardian(s).
  4. Assist client/consumer(s) in areas of feeding, dressing, toileting, bathing, grooming, light meal preparation, etc., as needed.
  5. Use safety precautions at all times when providing care to clients/consumers and siblings.
  6. Report suspected incidents of abuse to the Respite Program Manager & complete the required documentation.
  7. Never leave a client(s)/consumer(s)/siblings unattended.
  8. Maintain certification of CPR and First Aid at all times, current copies to be on file in office.
  9. Adhere to policies and procedures in the employee handbook and respite fundamental training manual.
  10. Adhere to UCPIE's Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and all other applicable safety procedures.
  11. Report any changes in personal information to the respite program manager immediately.
  12. Complete and submit time cards, mileage, reports, etc., using UCPIE timekeeping and case management software.
  13. Complete client daily notes and submit to UCPIE administrative offices as instructed by the respite program manager.
  14. Maintain current information on emergency call forms and submit copy to UCPIE office.
  15. Return phone calls to the UCPIE administrative team within 24 hours or immediately if an emergency message is received.
  16. Do not transport client(s) or siblings at any time.
  17. Continue education through training modules, workshops, annual UCPIE in-house training, etc.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • CPR and First Aid certification.
  • A clean TB test every 4 years.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • A valid vehicle registration.
  • A valid vehicle insurance.
  • A clear security clearance (fingerprint live scan) through the FBI and DOJ.
  • Legally eligible to work in the U.S.A.
About UCPIE

United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire (UCPIE) is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 1985. UCPIE is an affiliate of over 60 national United Cerebral Palsy organizations providing services to people with developmental disabilities beyond cerebral palsy. UCPIE provides programs and services in the Inland Empire in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties. UCPIE's mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities.

UCPIE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.



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