Caregiver - Floater
momentum-formerly-ucpla - Lakewood, CA
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Must be available for: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, varying days, five (5) days per week, including weekends & holidays -AND-2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, varying days, five (5) days per week, including weekends & holidays Locations - South Region: Buena Park, Santa Ana, and Lomita Momentum is hiring a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Floaters to support disabled individuals with daily living needs in a group home residential setting. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Floater is a DSP who is flexible to working at locations other than their home base location. A DSP Floater will be a “traveling DSP” within a region designated by a home base location. Our Caregiver/DSPs have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.Benefits (Full-time): Medical/Dental/Vision InsuranceLife Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leaveCredit Union Benefits and Discounts$750.00 Referral Bonus ProgramRetirement Plan (403B)Direct Deposit Hands-On Training Reliable Schedule Caregiver/DSP - Floater Essential Responsibilities:Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment Respects and promotes the right of individuals Travel to varying locations, as assigned Assists with personal care, including: dressing, undressing, bathing, toileting, and overall hygieneAssists with meal preparation, meal clean-up, laundry, and other cleaning tasksAssists with moving in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and automobilesAssists with activities of interest, such as: outings, crafts, entertainment, and other community eventsFollows infectious control guidelines during food preparation, mealtime, medication pass, personal care, toileting, and laundryProvides direct support and other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or nursing staffFollows and implements company policies Attends required in-service trainingsPerforms other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needsCaregiver/DSP - Floater Qualifications:Must be at least 18 years of ageHigh School diploma or equivalent; required Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required Reliable means of transportation; required Current First Aid and/or CPR Certificate; preferred, not requiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent; requiredExperience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferred Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilitiesAbility to maintain confidentialityCNA or ANT certification; preferred Ability to pass medication or willingness to learn/train as a Med Tech Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively Ability to work independently and in a team setting Ability to follow and give direction Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) poundsCNAs and Med-Techs are encouraged to apply!With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with disabilities in Southern California.Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.
Created: 2025-09-27