Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
As a personal assistant/caregiver with Sentry Living Solutions, you will provide essential caregiving support an adult wheelchair user in a home-based setting. You will help maintain continuity in the individual’s daily routines. This role requires a compassionate, reliable professional who can deliver care that promotes autonomy, and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personalized care and support to adults with disabilities in their homes.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including transfers, dressing, meal preparation, client adaptive bike, and driving client's wheelchair van.
- Monitor clients’ health and overall well-being, and report any concerns promptly.
- Engage clients in recreational and educational activities that align with their interests.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services provided while ensuring client confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
- Foster a safe, respectful, and empowering environment that supports independence and quality of life.
- Ensure client safety at all times, including awareness of and response to potential risks in the home setting.
- Physically able to assist with transfers, exercise, bike, walker etc.
Overnight Shifts (Required)
- Monday 9pm-9am
- Tuesday 5pm-9am
- Friday 3pm-9pm
Qualifications
- Experience in caregiving or a related field, especially with adults with disabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a respectful and professional approach.
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable demeanor.
- Ability to recognize and respond to the needs of adults with diverse physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.
- Organizational skills to manage time and maintain accurate care documentation.
Transportation Requirements
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Reliable transportation.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with adults with disabilities or special needs preferred.
- Basic first aid and CPR knowledge (certification preferred but not required).
If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of adults with disabilities and want to be part of a mission-driven team committed to dignity and independence, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Berkeley, CA 94710 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Berkeley, CA 94710: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person