Caregiver / Direct Support Professional
Brown Family Housing · Seal Beach, CA · 2 days ago
On-siteOTHR$19–$21/hrFull-time
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
Perks & Compensation
- Competitive Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
- Mileage Reimbursement: Tax-free reimbursement at the 2026 standard rate of 72.5 cents per mile for all authorized client transport and travel between clients.
- Paid Time Off: 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year
- Career Growth: Paid training, including full support for completing your state-mandated Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Year 1 and Year 2 certifications.
What You’ll Do
- Companionship & Care: Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, and daily living tasks.
- Community Integration: Drive clients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and fun community outings.
- Health Monitoring: Provide medication reminders and respond to changes in health or behavior.
- Animal Friendly: Comfortably assist consumers who may have specially trained animal companions in their home.
What You Need to Succeed
- A valid California Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, proof of auto insurance, and a clean DMV record.
- A compassionate, ethical, and patient mindset.
- Ability to pass a Live Scan background check and provide a negative TB test (within the last 12 months).
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a huge plus!
Important Note on California Wage Order 15
To protect this legal classification and ensure you are never overburdened, any general housekeeping or non-attendant duties will strictly be capped and will never exceed 20% of your total weekly hours worked.