Compassionate Direct Caregiver for Adults with Disabilities

L'Arche Greater Washington, DC (GWDC); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. provides homes, residential services, and places of belonging for adults who have intellectual disabilities within a Christian community.

An assistant should have the desire to learn from core people and will work on a team to provide direct care aimed at empowering individuals and honoring their dignity. Responsibilities include building mutual care, observing rights, fostering a unified home life, following policies, and supporting daily activities, health

Qualifications

• Desire to work with, to learn from, and to relate to people with intellectual disabilities.
• Desire to work in an interdenominational Christian community.
• Independence, initiative and maturity as demonstrated by responsibilities in home and teamwork.
• Trustworthy and responsible.
• Creativity, flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to organize time.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Spanish proficiency highly desirable.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent; college education preferred.
• Health certification permitting assumption of role.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or visa status permitting employment in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive comfortably in the city preferred.

Responsibilities

• To build a relationship of mutual care and support with persons with disabilities.
• To observe the rights and personal dignity of others.
• To foster a home life of unity, mutual respect, and participation by all members.
• To learn and implement the policies and procedures of L’Arche.
• To provide direct care supports, training, assistance and supervision for, and empower core people in: Personal care needs (clothing, hygiene, eating, etc.) money management, medical care, appointments, family and work connections, household chores, laundry, medications, meal preparation, transportation; Achieving personal goals and performing programmatic activities as noted in core person plans and adequately documenting all necessary information; Communicating and self-advocating effectively with doctors and other professionals
• To participate on a team, including sharing responsibility for:Household and yard maintenance, cleaning, property upkeep, shopping, and household financial management; Scheduled routines; Regularly scheduled meetings; Overnight awake routines as needed
• To complete all required training in a timely manner
• To complete all required paperwork and records in a timely manner
• To communicate and advocate effectively with doctors and other professionals
• To accompany core people on vacations and community trips when needed
• To undertake other duties as needed

Skills

Desire to work with, to learn from, &‑

Job description

L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. provides homes, residential services, and places of belonging for adults who have intellectual disabilities within a Christian community.

An assistant should have the desire to learn from core people and will work on a team to provide direct care aimed at empowering individuals and honoring their dignity. Responsibilities include building mutual care, observing rights, fostering a unified home life, following policies, and supporting daily activities, health