Respite Care Specialist

7 days ago

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

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Respite Care Specialist to join our team at United Cerebral Palsy of The Inland Empire. As a Respite Care Specialist, you will provide intermittent, regular scheduled, temporary care and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide responsible care to restore or maintain family stability in families with developmentally disabled members.
  • 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.
  • Never leave a client(s)/consumer(s)/siblings unattended.
  • 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 UCPIE administrative team within 24 hours or immediately if emergency the message is received.
  • Do not transport client(s) or siblings at any time.
  • Continue education through training modules; workshops; annual UCPIE in-house training, etc.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Clear security clearance 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.
  • The employee must be able to perform CPR and administer First-Aid.
  • The position requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time (2 to 8 hours per shift).
  • The position requires the ability to operate an automobile and a computer.
  • The employee must be able to climb stairs and provide services in the family's home environment.
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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