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In-Home Caregiver

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Antioch, CA

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SALARY
LOCATION
Antioch, CA
POSTED
6 days ago

Position: In Home Caregiver for Adults with Disabilities
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am–4:00pm; 37.5 hours per week
(Schedule may vary for program needs)
Compensation: $22.75 per hour plus benefits!
Location: Contra Costa County (primarily Antioch and Concord)


As a Community Access Specialist, you’ll work directly with adults with disabilities in a 1:1 or 1:2 setting
both in home and in the community. You’ll focus on building and supporting these individuals in areas
such as independent living, social, recreational, educational, and health-related activities. This role also
assists with personal care and works collaboratively with families and home support staff.

What You'll Do...
  • Provide one-on-one and one-on-two sessions designed to provide stimulation, joy, and emotional support for Access participants. 
  • Manage participants' medical and personal care needs, including assistance with bathroom use, changing of adult diapers, and assistance with feeding while collaborating with family members or support staff.
  • Encourage people to participate fully in activities using prompting, cueing, and fading procedures appropriately.
  • Take notes on progress on participant's goals
  • Develops and implements behavior management plans, as needed.
  • Completes records and reports, in a timely manner, as required by regulatory
  • Serves as an advocate and a positive, professional role model.
  • Provide personal care assistance, such as feeding and changing
  • Interact in a positive, supportive manner with people who have multiple and severe disabilities
Must Have:
  • Minimum 2 years of direct care experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Additional experience may substitute for education).
  • Valid CA driver’s license and good driving record
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and email
  • Ability to meet health screening, background clearance, and all requirements by Community Care Licensing
 
Compensation:
Wage: $22.75 per hour

Employer-paid benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and LTD insurance valued at approximately $424.84 per pay period (about $5.23 per hour)

Paid time off:
•    11 paid holidays + 1 birthday holiday
•    12 sick days per year
•    10–25 vacation days per year (based on tenure)
•    30 hours of bereavement leave
•    Up to 2 weeks of paid jury duty

Retirement:
2% employer 403(b) match after one year of service
Employer pays 100% of retiree dental and Medicare supplement premiums for eligible employees

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for approved business travel.
Required business use of a personal cell phone is reimbursed through a semi monthly stipend.
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