What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at The Mentor Network?
Caregiver
As a Caregiver in Long Beach you can make a difference by providing care to individuals with various needs and disabilities such as behavioral, developmental, physical, and mental health. Through this rewarding work you’ll develop strong bonds with individuals you serve and your coworkers making work feel like spending time with family.
Providing around-the-clock care, we have full-time and part-time schedules open with all shifts available immediately in either Day Program, Adult Residential Facility, or Supported Living Services settings.
Pay Rate: $15 or $16 an hour
- Transporting to medical appointments, errands, shopping or activities in your community
- Providing guidance with social skills, advocacy, self esteem
- Teaching strategies to live as independently as possible
- Personal hygiene, bathing, toileting, grooming, preparing meals, and assisting with medication administration
- Assisting individuals to redirect challenging behaviors
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license in good standing required
- Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
- DSP 1 and 2 (preferred) or willing to go through DSP certification process
- Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
- Compassionate approach
- Reliable, responsible attitude
- COVID-19 full vaccination required
As a successful Caregiver you will:
- Celebrate and encourage growth and independence in the life of every individual you serve
- Lead by example to encourage and support your co-workers and the individuals you serve
- Approach concerns with an open mind and assume positive intent
- Take initiative to identify problems before they become crises
- A collaborative work environment with an incredible team of co-workers
- Paid training
- Full compensation/benefits package for those working over 30 hours per week
- 401(k) with company matching (after introductory period and eligibility requirements are met)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, Holiday pay, and Annual bonus plans
- Family-oriented environment, casual dress, employee events
- Access to a national network of local human service providers across 36 states
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!