Exciting opportunity to join a progressive and growing organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages. Support, Inc. has provided community based solutions for over 30 years and serves the entire front range of Colorado. Our mission is to serve our constituents and customers in innovative, and cost-effective ways, and to provide the very best in community based residential and day services. We strive to serve people in a way that honors choice making, health and safety, being part of the community, individual relationships, and a positive picture of the future.
Support, Inc. provides community based services that result in quality lifestyles: Lifestyles that are characterized by integration into the community, a sense of belonging, empowered choice-making, and opportunities for growth and learning. All Support, Inc. services share a characteristic of being community based, and tied to "best practices" in the industry. We take pride in our flexibility and responsiveness to our customers. Our expertise includes 24-hour supervised living, ADA issues, Positive Behavior Supports, and medical supports.
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Live-In Companion/Caregiver – Longmont
Support Inc. is a highly regarded service agency that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have an excellent reputation for providing the highest level of care and support for our clients and our host home providers. For more information about our company, please visit us online at Supportinc.com
COMPANION PROVIDER POSITION
We are seeking enthusiastic caregivers who are willing to provide care to an individual who cannot live independently in their own community and doesn’t want to live in a communal setting. Host Home Caregivers share homes and lives with individuals with Developmental Disabilities (IDD). As a Live-In Caregiver you move into the client's home and provide them hands-on support, and ongoing daily care. You can help someone who has some daily challenges and make a difference in their life as they become part of your family. Caregiver will have their own living area in a furnished basement and access to kitchen and living areas.
ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL:
This individual is a bright, fun-loving individua that enjoys being active in the community. This individual would need assistance with meal prep, some recreational activities if requested and assistance with morning and evening routines. Some lifting required.
TO QUALIFY FOR THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY
Must have experience with providing personal care
Must have experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Must have ability to use adaptive equipment for transfers and bathing, training provided
Should have a High school or equivalent education (Required)
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must complete training for Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid and maintain ongoing training as deemed necessary
No pets of full-time children
Good sense of humor, patience, and a dedicated personality a plus
Companions must be willing to be onboarded by Support, Inc and pass the basic requirements
The above includes completing a full application and passing background and reference checks
The dedicated family and current providers will assist with his person-specific training. This woman will be included with each step of this interview and training process.
Caregivers Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide personal care
Assist with oral hygiene care, meal preparation
Provide a variety of recreational activities to enhance social development
Include client in family life and activities
Accompany client to supermarkets, museums, parks, dances, recreation centers, etc.
Provide transportation as needed
Assist with medical care, including appointments and administering medications
Provide documentation of progress notes and medical records
Provide training on life learning skills
THIS POSITION PROVIDES:
Rewarding independent work
Paid initial and ongoing training
Assistance in finding Respite and home care Aid(s)
Ongoing support and assistance
Client programming and events
And much more!
Support Inc. is a private community services agency.
Job Type: Contract
Support, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
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