Live-in Caregiver

Hearts and Hands of Care•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Live-in Caregiver provides in-home support in the agency’s assisted living home, manages the home’s basic and daily operations, and supports residents’ well-being, activities of daily living, skill development, and community inclusion. The caregiver may provide direct care, help develop and implement individual support and care plans, supervise and train staff, manage home finances and budgets, and follow applicable agency, State of Alaska, and federal requirements. The role includes maintaining resident records and documentation, coordinating appointments and transportation, and ensuring the home and vehicle are clean, safe, and properly maintained. The position is based indoors in a home setting and in the community as needed. The schedule is various times, with 24-hour shifts that include evenings and weekends on a week-on/week-off rotation. The employer describes the pay as competitive and lists paid time off and other benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must meet the applicable requirements under 7 AAC 125.010–7 AAC 125.199 and be individually enrolled with the department.
Must pass the required criminal background check unless the department grants a variance under 7 AAC 10.935.
Must not have been denied a health care provider license or certification for a reason related to covered patient services, or ever had a license or certification revoked.
Must be able to independently assist the recipient with the specific activities of daily living and services provided under 7 AAC 125.030.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience; permit time may count.
Driving record must meet agency guidelines.
Must attend training and obtain a First Aid card issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or another agency approved by the Department of Seniors and Disability Services.
Must complete 18 hours of continuing education training annually and maintain other agency compliance.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Knowledge of HIPAA requirements for safeguarding confidential medical and personal records.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Working knowledge of signs and symptoms of common illnesses and conditions.
Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to consistently attend work and arrive on time, maintain confidentiality, and stay organized.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, or one-third of body weight, whichever is less, on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; this is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean the residence regularly in areas used by residents and prompt residents to complete their laundry.
Assist with developing Individual Support Plans, interaction guidelines, and Plans of Care, and create written implementation schedules for individual goals.
Implement services and plans, including activities of daily living, day habilitation, employment, inclusion activities, and active learning.
Provide direct care and assistance with personal finances, shopping, meal preparation, bathing, toileting, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appropriate upkeep of the home and home vehicle.
Support residents in achieving their approved goals, building and maintaining self-help skills, and participating in meaningful skill-building or skill-maintenance activities.
Shop for groceries and approved household supplies and develop and implement healthy menus.
Support medication administration, schedule and attend medical, therapeutic, and counseling appointments as needed, and pick up or drop off prescriptions as needed.
Transport residents to activities and appointments as necessary.
Follow agency policies and procedures and applicable State of Alaska regulations, including checking water temperature weekly, signing medication administration records daily, logging group-home notes in Therap daily, and completing monthly fire drills.
Notify the Case Manager when appointments or events may require additional transportation staffing.
Manage the daily operation of the home and orient or train untrained staff on home policies and procedures.
Ensure residents’ safety and care and maintain current records and documentation for each individual.
Perform other duties specified by the home administrator in the administrator’s absence.