Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Foster City, California
Job Type: Full-Time (40-45 hours/week) or Part-Time (8-16 hours/week) 1-2 days off 8 hour shifts A day.
LIVE-IN $18
LIVE-OUT $20
After 10 months of being employed $300 bonus
Job Description:
Since 1986, Caring Hearts Home, Inc., a Level 3 Adult Residential Facility (ARF) in Foster City, is seeking calm, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team as Caregiver/Direct Support Professionals (DSP). Our facility serves 3 clients with developmental disabilities adults 18-59 years old.
We are looking for someone who remains calm and collected in any situation, can drive to assist with client appointments and errands, and is open to working overtime as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Client Support: Assist six residents with daily activities, including personal care, hygiene, incontinence and mobility as needed. 2 go program M-F btw 9am - 3pm and 1 is one-one stays home.
- Daily Living Assistance: Support with meal preparation, housekeeping, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Engagement: Encourage independence by supporting residents in recreational activities, community outings, and skill-building tasks.
- Driving Duties: Transport clients to appointments, errands, or community outings using a personal or company-provided vehicle. (not required)
- Problem-Solving: Stay calm and level-headed during emergencies or challenging situations, ensuring client safety.
- Documentation: Keep accurate daily records of activities and observations using basic computer skills and writing.
- Medication Assistance: Administer or supervise medication following training and facility guidelines.
Requirements:
- Social security with status Only
- Certification: Must hold a valid DSP 1 Certificate or open to get training and receive their cert. within 1 year.
- Driver’s License: preferable but not a must
- Must read and write (basic documentation)
- Calm, patient, and reliable demeanor, especially during challenging situations.
- Basic English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Familiarity with basic computer typing and recordkeeping.
- Must pass a background check and TB test (or be willing to obtain).
- Comfortable with shared accommodations for live-in staff (if applicable).
What We Offer:
- paid sick leave - 5 days
- Paid training
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Foster City, CA 94404 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Foster City, CA 94404: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
