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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$39,352 / year median in California
+30% projected growth
Job Description
Position overview We are seeking a reliable, patient, and attentive Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to provide support for an individual with Mild Intellectual Disability. Services will focus on increasing independence in daily living skills, HUD, cooking and safety awareness, and hygiene and shopping and budgeting while ensuring safety and accessibility. The ideal candidate is adaptable, observant, and comfortable supporting an individual with showering (bathing) and personal needs. Primary Goals of Support Daily personal hygiene and self-care routines Support safe and confident safety navigation Assist with shopping & budgeting Update HUD information Key Responsibilities Personal Hygiene & Daily Living Skills Community Navigation Assistance Provide guidance and support with personal hygiene routines Encourage independence while offering assistance as needed Help establish consistent daily routines Related Challenges The individual's may present unique challenges that staff must be prepared to address, including: Navigation & Safety Additional guidance may be required to safely navigation in the ktichen Staff may need to provide HUD housing support, shopping and budgeting assistance. Communication & Accessibility Tasks involving: supporting client with Consistency and Follow-Through Adapted Training Needs Tasks involving: Staff, helping with Cognitive or Behavioral Barriers Ideal Candidate Qualities Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, preferred Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills Patient, dependable, and adaptable Comfortable providing hands-on support while promoting independence Able to work independently. Work Environment One-on-one support in home and community settings Clients schedule Structured, supportive, and consistency focused role Job Requirements Required Qualifications & Compliance Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy preferred. Patient, dependable, and adaptable approach Strong communication and observation skills Ability to provide hands-on assistance as needed Two forms of valid identification Current CPR and First Aid certification Live Scan fingerprint clearance Current TB test clearance 811qEhtgWE