In-Home Care Provider

FRIENDS of Broomfield; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in Broomfield is seeking In-Home Care Providers to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, meal preparation, and medication administration. Candidates must be at least 18, pass a background check, and safely lift 50 pounds. This contract role promotes independence and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Have valid email and internet access.
• Safely lift 50 pounds.
• Complete daily documentation.
• Facilitate monthly Safety and Fire Drills.
• Actively engage individuals with IDD in community activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and meal preparation.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Engage individuals with IDD in community activities.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Assist with budgeting and finances.
• Provide transportation during scheduled service hours in accordance with IP goals.
• Participate in annual IP meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Help individuals obtain and maintain daily living skills and work toward independence.
• Include individual in family life and activities.
• Accompany and support individual in community activities including shopping, recreation and leisure activities, etc.
• Assist with hygiene care, dressing and grooming.

Skills

Engagement with individuals with IDD

Meal preparation

Household cleaning

Lift 50 pounds safely

Documentation

Community activity support

Tools

Email address

Internet

Phone

Computer

Job description

Overview

In-Home Care Providers live with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and provide the appropriate level of assistance and supports to those living in apartments so they can enjoy living an independent life. The in-home care provider will assist with meal preparation, and household cleaning and work toward the person’s fullest potential and foster independence. Independent Contractors promote person-centered concepts, inclusion of individuals with IDD into the community and being involved in activities that increase independence and achieve the highest quality of life.

Independent Contractor Status

In-Home Care Providers are independent contractors. Independent Contractors are not employees of FRIENDS of Broomfield. FRIENDS of Broomfield will not withhold federal, state, or local income tax or pay FICA tax or unemployment tax, workers’ compensation insurance or other insurance on the contractor’s behalf. Independent Contractors are not eligible for employment benefits of any kind.

Work Setting

In-Home Care Providers will have their own bedroom and bathroom and share common living space, kitchen and washer and dryer.

In-home Care Providers – Requirements

In-home Care Providers are required to:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Pass a criminal background check (required by the State of Colorado)
• Have a valid email address, Internet, phone and computer
• Safely lift 50 pounds
• Complete daily documentation
• Facilitate monthly Safety and Fire Drills
• Actively engage individuals with IDD in community activities

Example of In-home Care Provider Services

• Offer appropriate level of assistance and support to individuals during various activities of daily living
• Assist with meal preparation, household cleaning, laundry
• Assist with medical care, including appointments
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Assist with budgeting and finances
• Provide transportation during scheduled service hours in accordance with completing the individual’s IP goals
• Participate in annual IP meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed
• Help individuals obtain and maintain daily living skills and work toward their fullest potential to foster independence
• Include individual in family life and activities
• Accompany and support individual in community activities including shopping, recreation and leisure activities, etc.
• Assist with hygiene care, dressing and grooming