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Odyssey Learning Center
Direct Care Staff
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$37,616 / year median in California
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Do you want great compensation? PTO? Do you want to turn your passion into purpose? If you answered yes, we are looking for you! What are you waiting for? Submit your resume now to get the ball rolling.
Additional Incentives:
6 paid holidays per year 5 paid sick leave days per year We provide specialized paid trainings Odyssey contributes $433.00 per month towards the employee's medical plan Life insurance & 401K retirement plan with up to 5% salary match All applicants must possess a valid California driver's license We want to invest in quality people to join our team!Our employment opportunities include:
Life Center- Direct Care Staff M-F 8:30am-4:00pm.
Starting Pay Scale:
Direct Care Staff- $21.00
- 23.
Salary Range:
$21.00- 26.00 per hour Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist adults in daily living activities, including but not limited to: Self-help, communication objectives, behavior plans, community integration, socialization, pre-vocation and/or vocational goals.
- Implementation of program design in person centered thinking.
- Must perform light facility cleaning/chores. This includes cooking, housecleaning, and administrative support.
- Safely and effectively implement crisis intervention principles as taught during post-hire training
- Assist in establishing a positive environment and respond to the individual needs of clients.
- Follow Odyssey Life Centers policy for client community-based instruction and safety awareness
- Dispense and log medications.
- Must be able to drive clients during work hours.
- Report any and all of the center's needs, safety concerns, incident, and injury or health concerns.
- Write clear and accurate reports pertaining to incidents or injuries with the support of the program administrator/site coordinator.
- Record data as outlined by program administrator/site coordinator.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, their parents, service providers, supervisors, coworkers and any other necessary individuals (i.e. people in the community, etc.).
- Must be able to lift at least 50 IBS, run, and have the physical agility to avoid aggressive behaviors.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding client information.