1:1 Support Caregiver

Heartbeet Lifesharing • Hardwick, VT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities. It is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms, dedicated to the healing and renewing of society and the earth. Community members live and work together in extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential.

This role involves assisting adults with developmental disabilities with their day-to-day life skills and activities, supporting them to achieve person-centered goals, and helping with household needs. The caregiver will provide direct support in personal, hygiene, social, and behavioral care for a specific individual with higher support needs. The ideal candidate is joyful, humorous, caring, organized, and enjoys outdoor activities on the land and farm, building lasting friendships.

Requirements

• 18+ Years of Age
• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
• Must pass required Background Checks for position
• Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self motivated and driven with the ability to organize and complete tasks
• Willingness to accept supervision, coaching, and guidance from others
• Passionate to work with individuals with differing levels of abilities and needs
• Positive attitude and excitement to join a mission-driven organization
• Reliable and able to adapt to changing conditions

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Responsibilities

• Support and Assist the individual or individuals in all aspects of life with daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms.
• Support individual(s) with hygiene, brushing and flossing teeth, washing hands.
• Support individual(s) with the bathroom and toileting.
• Support individual(s) with keeping room generally tidy and with weekly room cleaning.
• Support individual(s) in processing information that pertains to their daily life.
• Support individual(s) engaging in socially appropriate interactions.
• Support individual(s) developing meaningful relationships.
• Supporting household activities as guided by the householder and the house schedule including meal preparation and clean up, evening social activities, and celebration of festivals, events, and birthdays.
• Cleaning duties throughout the household.
• Assist the House and Householder with responsibilities including: Cooking meals as scheduled and per dietary guidelines.
• Following guidance of householders, striving to meet the individual needs of household members, caring for the general social mood of the household, and engaging household members to the fullest extent possible.
• Participating in weekly household meetings if scheduling permits.
• Taking responsibility by asking questions about Heartbeet’s policies, protocols, and cultural life in order to be most effective.
• Sharing your interests is a valuable contribution - whether that be reading a book aloud, practicing a musical instrument, sketching, or a craft.
• Ensure well-being and safety of staff and Friends by being knowledgeable of, and consistently adhering to, relevant Vermont TCR (Therapeutic Community Residence) regulations.
• Ensuring that homes are clean and safe and provide recommendations concerning repairs, maintenance, renovations or improvements as appropriate.
• In cooperation with the Director of Licensing and Compliance, supporting investigations of any home-based accidents and ensuring completion of incident reports as required.
• Ensuring that the Heartbeet Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are effectively implemented in the home.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus that is distributed as quarterly payments in January/April/July/October
• Option to enroll in a Simple IRA Plan with a 3% Employer Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED