Respite Provider for Adults with Disabilities

Sample Supports•Longmont, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sample Supports is actively seeking energetic and professional Respite Providers in the Boulder County area to provide support to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are provided on a scheduled basis to provide caregiver breaks. Respite may be provided in the individual’s home/private place of residence or the private residence of a respite provider. Respite providers receive competitive payments to ensure that they are compensated for the difficulty of care required in supporting the placement. We over-communicate to ensure your unique needs as a provider are included in all individual services plans while also ensuring the best fit for the individual in services.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
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
Must complete a criminal background check.
Must be competent and 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

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Maintain Medical Records and administer medicine for the individual
Assist patients with daily activities
Meet the needs as defined by the client’s service plan.
Community access services that explore community services available to all people, natural supports available to the participant, and develop methods to access additional services/supports/activities needed by the participant.
Travel services may include providing, arranging, transporting, or accompanying the participant to services and supports identified in the Service Plan.
Supervision services which ensure the health and welfare of the participant and/or utilizing technology for the same purpose.
Reporting any suspected maltreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an at risk individual. (M/A/N/E)