Live-In Companion/Caregiver chez Support, Inc.

Companions Needed

Compensation range: TBD/day.

This compensation arrangement is well-suited to potential caregivers who are currently renting.

Live-In Companion/Caregiver – Boulder

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 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 church and values her friendships. Her parents are elderly and in need of assistance with meal prep, some recreational activities if requested, and assistance with morning and evening routines. Some lifting is required.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY

• 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 for full-time children
• Good sense of humor, patience, and a dedicated personality are a plus
• 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

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.

Caregivers' Duties and 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

THIS POSITION PROVIDES:

• Rewarding independent work
• Paid initial and ongoing training
• Assistance in finding Respite and home care Aid(s)
• Ongoing support and assistance
• Client programming and events
• And much more!

Support Inc. is a private community services agency.

Job Type: Contract