Live-In Companion/Caregiver

Support, Inc.•Littleton, CO

About The Position

Support Inc. is a highly regarded service agency that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have an excellent reputation for providing the highest level of care and support for our clients and our host home providers. For more information about our company, please visit us online at Supportinc.com COMPANION PROVIDER POSITION We are seeking enthusiastic caregivers who are willing to provide care to an individual who cannot live independently in their community and doesn’t want to live in a communal setting. Host Home Caregivers share homes and lives with individuals with Developmental Disabilities (IDD). As a Live-In Caregiver, you move into the client's home and provide them hands-on support, and ongoing daily care. You can help someone who has some daily challenges and make a difference in their life as they become part of your family. The caregiver will have their living area in a furnished basement with a private bathroom, and access to the kitchen and living areas. ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL: She is a middle-aged woman with IDD who is a bright, fun-loving, Rockies fan. She enjoys her alone time, her work at Target on Mondays and Sundays, and spends time at church working part-time with assorted tasks. She highly values her friendships, and is very conversational. Her parents are elderly and in need of assistance with recreational activities if requested, and assistance with morning and evening routines. Daily lifting is required. The dedicated family and current providers will assist with his person-specific training. This woman will be included in each step of this interview and training process.

Requirements

Must have experience with providing personal care
Must have experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Must have the ability to use adaptive equipment for transfers and bathing, training provided
Should have a High school or equivalent education (Required)
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must complete training for Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid and maintain ongoing training as deemed necessary
No pets or full-time children
Companions must be willing to be onboarded by Support, Inc and pass the basic requirements
The above includes completing a full application and passing background and reference checks

Nice To Haves

Good sense of humor, patience, and a dedicated personality are a plus

Responsibilities

Provide personal care
Assist with oral hygiene care, meal preparation
Provide a variety of recreational activities to enhance social development
Include client in family life and activities
Accompany clients to supermarkets, museums, parks, dances, recreation centers, etc.
Provide transportation as needed
Assist with medical care, including appointments and administering medications
Provide documentation of progress notes and medical records
Provide training on life learning skills