HOST RESPITE WORKER
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Purpose
The Host Family Respite will evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living and social skills in order to assist them in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning with independent community living.
Essential Responsibilities
- , include but are not limited to:
- Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary.
- Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including day program sites, as needed.
- Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with program guidelines.
- Assist Caregivers with vacation days, but caring for the individual/ or individuals inside of homes.
- Assist individuals to and forth social activities, and other meetings and appointments.
- Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary.
- Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required. Monitor and observe residents with special dietary needs.
- Work a flexible schedule with the following availability:
Weekdays
Monday- Friday Morning/afternoon 10am-2pm
Monday-Friday late afternoon/evening 4pm -9pm
Weekends
Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 10am -8pm
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.
Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.
Requirements
The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma/GED (Proof is required prior to start date) Candidates who attended correspondence school please note that only American School of Correspondence is accepted.
- Valid Drivers License
- Pass a full criminal background check.
- Must be able to work independently.
- ENVISION UNLIMITED provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- Salary Description
- $22.61/hr
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED (Proof is required prior to start date) Candidates who attended correspondence school please note that only American School of Correspondence is accepted.
- Valid Drivers License
- Pass a full criminal background check.
- Must be able to work independently.
- ENVISION UNLIMITED provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- Salary Description
- $22.61/hr
About Envision Unlimited
Nonprofit human-services organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental-health challenges in Chicagoland and Illinois.
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