Respite Home Base Chicago

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Unlimited in Chicago provides in-home respite care and support services for people with disabilities across ages. The role involves supervising a member in the absence of the primary caregiver, ensuring safety and well-being within the home environment.

You will follow the family's routines, apply behavior guidance strategies, and maintain up-to-date CPR certification while participating in required trainings. Documentation of activities and progress is part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Provide supervision to member when the primary caregiver is out.
• Maintain a safe environment and support health and well-being.
• Follow family routines and behavior management practices.
• Keep certifications current and attend required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to member while caregiver is out.
• Ensure safety, health, and well-being when caregiver is away.
• Adhere to family routines and prescribed communication techniques.
• Maintain CPR certification and complete required training.
• Document activities aligned with member goals.

Skills

Supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Documentation

Education

CPR Certification

Job description

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.

1. Provide supervision and guidance to member while primary caregiver is out of the home.
2. Provide for a safe environment while primary caregiver is out of the home. Provide services to ensure the safety, health, well-being of the member.
3. Adhere to routines, behavior management, communication techniques etc. as prescribed by the family through their training.
4. Maintain appropriate and up to date certification in CPR and attend other training as required by Envision and the Respite Care Program.
5. Document activities which are consistent with the goals, as applicable.