Residential Part-Time IDD Care - Hickory
About The Position
InReach provides supports and services across the lifespan for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Its services are tailored to each individual's needs, with the aim of providing appropriate support at the right time and frequency in the most independent setting possible. This role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live in a residential home in Hickory, North Carolina. The position involves helping residents with daily living skills, household tasks, personal care, social development, leisure and community activities, medication, and activity documentation. Staff must be willing to drive a full-size passenger van.
Requirements
- Strong verbal skills.
- Willingness to help others.
- At least 6 months of verifiable paid or volunteer experience working with the I/DD population, or experience relevant to the role.
- Valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successfully pass a drug screen and background check.
Responsibilities
- Teach and assist residents with meal planning and cooking.
- Instruct and assist residents with household cleaning, personal care, and hygiene.
- Provide community recreational activities when available.
- Provide and participate in in-home leisure activities.
- Document activities.
- Help residents develop healthy social habits.
- Dispense medication and monitor dosages.
- Drive a full-size passenger van as needed.
Benefits
- Teladoc Health
- Partnership discounts with local businesses
- Extensive training program, including on-the-job training
- Free meals while on duty
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
