Caregiver - Floater

Lakewood, CA

Caregiver / Direct Support

Up to $500 Sign On Bonus!*

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

NOC shifts also available!

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):

$500.00 Sign on Bonus*
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
$750.00 Referral Bonus Program
Retirement 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 hygiene
Assists with meal preparation, meal clean-up, laundry, and other cleaning tasks
Assists with moving in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and automobiles
Assists with activities of interest, such as: outings, crafts, entertainment, and other community events
Follows infectious control guidelines during food preparation, mealtime, medication pass, personal care, toileting, and laundry
Provides direct support and other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or nursing staff
Follows and implements company policies
Attends required in-service trainings
Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs

Caregiver/DSP - Floater Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age
High 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 required
High School Diploma or equivalent; required
Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferred
Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
CNA 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) pounds

CNAs and Med-Techs are encouraged to apply!

*Sign on Bonus will be paid in two payments. First payment will be made after 90 days of active employment and second payment will be made after 6 months to active employees in good standing.

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.