Respite Associate

About the role

The Respite Associate works in a caring and supportive environment to allow clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to increase skills, meet their goals, and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities such as arts & crafts, games, music, computer, socialization, reading, and other activities based on client choice.
• Provide support to clients with basic living skills including toileting, hygiene care, food prep, feeding assistance, dressing, chores, and other daily living activities.
• Adhere to the rules of the respite program, follow agency policies and procedures, and respect family's home rules.
• Complete and submit timely and accurate billing-related data.
• Maintain confidentiality of client data in adherence with HIPAA requirements.
• Occasionally cover for the Kaleidoscope Adult Community program on weekdays during regular business hours.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years old.
• Prior experience in a care-taking role for persons with disabilities preferred.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend shifts, with some daytime hours based on client and program need.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills and ability to interact respectfully and sensitively with clients, client’s family, and ESNorCal staff.
• Committed to ESNorCal values, including resilience and inclusion.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, standing or sitting for extended periods, standing for up to 6-8 hours a day, lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs., and responding to physically aggressive behavior.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.
• Ability to communicate effectively within the workplace, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.
• Ability to utilize computer, cell phone (iPhone).
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
• Valid California Driver’s License with Insurance and a clean driving record.
• Clear TB testing based on company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certificate.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Sensitivity and respect for clients, client’s family, and ESNorCal staff.
• Resilience and inclusivity.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$21 - $22/hr

Schedule

Primarily evening and weekend shifts, with some daytime hours based on client and program need.