Disability Home Caregiver for Male Individual

Sample Supports

14d•$1,200 - $5,000

About The Position

Sample Supports is looking for Host Home Providers to share their home with adults with disabilities. This is a unique career where you open your home to provide care to adults in need. Becoming a Host Home Provider allows for a flexible career that gives back to the community. This individual is looking for someone who has ranch experience. Sample Supports will match an individual in services with you based on the compatibility of you, your family, and your home environment. No two Host Homes look alike and we support a diverse set of people with varying needs. We welcome Host Home Providers of all experience levels that have at least one private bedroom available in their owned or rented home. People who have experience with disabilities and/or caring for adults that are aging either in their own families or professionally fit this role organically. To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey (link here). This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive. Host Home Providers are independent contractors with us and receive competitive typically tax-free payments based on the difficulty of care required for the person. Needs of people in our program may include help with activities of daily living, maintaining schedules/routines, and managing challenging behaviors. Sample Supports provides comprehensive training and certifications plus specific training to the individual in care. Our residential team is on-call 24/7 to support you as needed. To learn more about becoming a Host Home Provider visit www.samplesupports.com/host-homes.html Sample Supports will provide: General training on caregiving and the needs of individuals with disabilities Trauma-informed and social emotional care responses First-aid, CPR, and general safety trainings for all members of the household QMAP (medication administration) training and certification Person-centered training based on the person in care Integrated and adaptive behavior support plans Crisis intervention and emergency response planning 24/7 on-call support Support team of expert clinicians to provide in-home and community-based training as needed Up to 30 hours/week of supplemental programming for the individual if needed Trained respite providers and proactive respite scheduling support Dream Project - We're excited about this! 10 Year Anniversary Trips

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds
Must have dependable and reliable transportation with the ability to safely transport
Must have a valid driver's license
Must meet approved motor vehicle record standards for providing transportation for individuals in services
Must be able to pass Child/Adult Protection Services check
Due to the nature of the work performed at Sample Supports, and that this position works with an at risk population, we do require a criminal background check be completed.
Must have appropriate living environment with at least one private bedroom available for placements
Must be willing to perform Non-Violent Crisis Intervention physical managements as trained

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities, mental health, and trauma

Responsibilities

Provide personal assistance, social and emotional support, and other personal care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home and community environment
Support with activities of daily living including shopping and meal preparation, personal care/hygiene routines, and general in-home support tasks as needed
Community activities based on the needs of the individual
Transportation services as needed - may include transportation to/from scheduled activities and appointments
Complete documentation for services provided using electronic systems
Medication administration and support as needed

Benefits

General training on caregiving and the needs of individuals with disabilities
Trauma-informed and social emotional care responses
First-aid, CPR, and general safety trainings for all members of the household
QMAP (medication administration) training and certification
Person-centered training based on the person in care
Integrated and adaptive behavior support plans
Crisis intervention and emergency response planning
24/7 on-call support
Support team of expert clinicians to provide in-home and community-based training as needed
Up to 30 hours/week of supplemental programming for the individual if needed
Trained respite providers and proactive respite scheduling support
Dream Project
10 Year Anniversary Trips