Caregiver

Description

The AFANIAS Families Association was founded in 1964 and works daily to become a leading organization in intellectual disability, with social presence and influence, facilitating the autonomy and quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, while responding to the life cycle of these individuals. In this context, the position of Caregiver is open at the residence located in POZUELO DE ALARCÓN (Madrid) for weekend and holiday shifts (substitution\- immediate incorporation). The mission of this position is to maintain and support users’ personal/occupational autonomy, preserve manipulative and daily-life skills, and directly participate in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the planned assistive and rehabilitative measures for users. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Anticipate, recognize, and address users’ needs. * Ensure compliance with self-care protocols (manipulative and daily-life skills). * Foster habits of order, cleanliness, and hygiene among users. * Teach users how to handle various workshop materials and tools. * Actively participate in conflict resolution; assist users; provide direct care. * Ensure users’ safety (prevent injury). * Promote and facilitate social interactions among users and with others. * Monitor users’ adherence to daily activity schedules. * Supervise goal achievement. SCHEDULE: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 9:00 to 21:00 or from 11:00 to 23:00, until the annual working hours are completed. IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY. REQUIRED PROFILE * Education: Nursing Assistant or Sociosanitary Care Professional Certification. * Food Handler’s Certificate (desirable). * First Aid Training Course (desirable). * Minimum one year of experience in similar roles. * Customer-oriented, service-minded individual with strong teamwork and organizational skills. * Positive and constructive attitude. * Demonstrated high work capacity, proactivity, and autonomy. * Social sensitivity and interest in social causes, especially intellectual disability. * Valid work permit in Spain. SCHEDULE: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 9:00 to 21:00 or from 11:00 to 23:00, until the annual working hours are completed. IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY. Temporary contract until 12/31/2026 Salary according to collective agreement. Working schedule: weekends and holidays.