Host Home Provider-Conover

ResCare Community Living; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in disability services is seeking compassionate individuals to provide essential care and supervision to adults with developmental disabilities. In this fulfilling role, you will open your home to those in need, offering support with personal care, hygiene, and daily activities. You'll be responsible for ensuring the well-being of individuals, documenting their progress, and maintaining open communication with the company. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you have a heart for service and the skills to provide care, this position could be your calling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; training in CAP Core Competencies preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and supervision to individuals in a home setting.
• Document progress and report any incidents to the company.
• Arrange medical care and transport individuals to appointments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Hygiene Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

Our Company

ResCare Community Living

Overview

A Host Home provider is an independent contractor who opens their home and heart to an adult with a developmental disability. Depending on the individual, supports will likely include support with personal care and hygiene, meal planning and cooking, medications, recreation, and leisure activities in and out of the home, transportation, shopping and more.

Responsibilities

• Receive the Individual into the Provider’s home and provide appropriate daily care, activity, and full-time supervision in accordance with applicable laws, the Individual’s Service Plan, and with due regard for the Individual’s emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Prevent any acts of disrespect, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the Individual receiving services and immediately report any such acts to the company and the applicable state/local agencies.
• Document the Individual’s progress and unusual events or occurrences. Complete and submit reports to the company to assist in meeting obligations under state and federal law and regulation.
• Arrange and establish routine or emergency medical and dental care for the Individual consistent with the Individual’s Service Plan.
• Provide transportation for the Individual to service appointments and/or community activities, consistent with the Individual’s Service Plan.
• In the event of serious illness, serious injury, or death, immediately notify the company’s Clinical Supervisor or appropriate on-call staff as soon as possible after emergency medical or dental care is obtained for the Individual.
• Communicate fully, promptly, and regularly with the company about matters affecting the care or placement of the Individual, as provided by state law and regulations and the Independent Contractor Agreement.
• Maintain all information and records regarding an Individual in a confidential and privileged manner at all times.
• Complete daily notes/grids thoroughly.
• Attend ISP, IEP, or BSP meetings monthly or as scheduled.
• Be on time to all meetings and appointments.
• Provide 24 hours-notice if cancelling or rescheduling meetings/visits.
• Help train Relief providers/staff prior to their first day of relief.
• Turn in necessary training documentation for compliance (insurance, trainings, etc.).
• Report new or changed information to QP (such as frequent visitors, family members in home, legal info, medical changes, behavioral changes, etc.).
• Review new MARS and Physicians Orders with previous months and make necessary changes when received from Pharmacy, contacting your QP if issues/corrections/changes are needed.
• Sign off on the back of each page of MAR (any provider/staff who administers meds).
• Sign off on MARS daily.
• Sign off on PRN’s and document results on the back of MAR (per each occasion).
• Fill out specific required forms for annual dental, vision, medical checks and turn into QP.
• Get orders for Adaptive Equipment from necessary physicians (i.e., glasses, hearing aids, breathing machines/treatments, shower/grab bars, walkers/wheelchairs, etc.) and specific diagnoses.
• Have Physician orders signed by the Primary Physician (yearly with annual).
• Complete labs as ordered by physician or as requested.
• Have Physician Orders signed by Psychiatric Physician (upon each visit).
• Update Physician Orders with any medical changes (Medication changes, Adaptive Equipment, diets, allergies, etc.).
• Follow-up and obtain results from Physician (Psychiatric or Primary) when labs are completed.
• Complete annual visits and follow up requirements (get clarification from doctor if not sure) - Physical, Hearing (Not required unless hearing issues/concerns), Dental, Vision.
• Limited travel.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Training in the CAP Core Competencies.
• Valid driver’s license, own reliable vehicle, and good driving record.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written).
• Comfortable with assisting residents with hygiene and medical routines.
• Outstanding organizational and people skills.

About our Line of Business

ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $17.00 / Hour