In-Home Caregiver & Independence Coach

Breaking Barriers KC; Overland Park (KS); In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Flexible schedule

Referral program

Descrizione del lavoro

Breaking Barriers KC is seeking a Shared Living Provider to support individuals with disabilities in a home-like environment. You will share your home with an assigned resident, ensuring safety, dignity, and daily living assistance while promoting independence.

Qualifying candidates may have caregiver, CNA, nurse, DSP, or related experience and must be able to pass background checks. Flexible schedule and in-home care responsibilities are emphasized.

Competenze

• Strong understanding of resident rights and advocacy.
• Experience in patient care, particularly in memory care or senior care settings.
• Knowledge of group home dynamics and home community care practices.
• Ability to perform first aid when necessary.
• Culinary skills to prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and team members.
• Compassionate demeanor with a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding resident information as per HIPAA regulations.

Mansioni

• Provide compassionate care to residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
• Assist with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Support residents in developing skills for independent living while respecting their rights and preferences.
• Maintain a safe and clean living environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Document care provided and any changes in the resident's condition in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Engage residents in recreational activities that promote socialization and cognitive engagement.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to develop individualized care plans.
• Ensure the rights of residents are upheld at all times.
• Provide support for medical protocols, such as seizure, fall, feeding tube, etc.
• Care for someone with complex physical/medical needs (i.e., hearing impaired, vision impaired, non-ambulatory, etc.)
• Potential support of behavioral issues.

Conoscenze

Resident rights advocacy

Memory care experience

Group home dynamics

First aid

Meal preparation

Communication skills

Compassionate demeanor

HIPAA confidentiality

Descrizione del lavoro

Breaking Barriers KC is seeking a Shared Living Provider to support individuals with disabilities in a home-like environment. You will share your home with an assigned resident, ensuring safety, dignity, and daily living assistance while promoting independence.

Qualifying candidates may have caregiver, CNA, nurse, DSP, or related experience and must be able to pass background checks. Flexible schedule and in-home care responsibilities are emphasized.