Residential Support Staff (Fri-Sat NOC)
MERCI is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive residential and support services for individuals and families with profound to severe developmental disabilities. Dedicated to enhancing the value, dignity and quality of life for individuals, MERCI follows a strength-based model and strives to empower all whom they serve to live deeply fulfilling lives through growth and independence. If you join MERCI, you will become part of a dynamic, dedicated team that works together to provide our clients with the highest possible level of support services.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Ensure consumer’s safety, dignity, and well-being as well as providing consumers with any required help in fulfilling their personal and private needs in a residential setting
- Assist in the successful inclusion process, backing away when appropriate
- Complete all documentation required; to include incident reports, allocation records, consumer charting
- Attend weekly staff meetings, in-services and trainings
- One year from date of hire must satisfactorily complete the first 35-hour competency-based training course and pass the competency or challenge test. Two years from date of hire must satisfactorily complete the second 35-hour competency-based training course and pass the applicable tests
- Work hours include: afternoons and weekends
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 6 months paid experience in the field
- Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral English communications
- Current First Aid/ CPR certification
- Ability to perform some lifting up to 70 pounds per person
- Must pass a health screening, including a TB test clearance
- Must pass a Criminal Record clearance, including fingerprinting
- Current California Driver’s License and provide proof of insurance
For more information visit us at www.merci.org or contact our human resource office at 626-289-8817.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
