Job detail

Host Family Worker-Respite

Envision Unlimited

#Behavioral Health #Background Check #Medication Administration #CPR #Transportation #Personal Care #First Aid #Independent Living #Meal Planning

Quick overview

The Host Family Worker provides direct care, supervision, and training to individuals with disabilities to support their independent living. Responsibilities include assisting with personal grooming, medication management, meal preparation, and transportation to appointments and social activities.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

high schoolMeal PreparationCPRTransportationFirst AidIndependent Living SupportMedication SupervisionAggression ManagementSocial Skills TrainingDietary MonitoringPersonal Grooming AssistanceBehavioral Emergency Response

Job description

Description Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.

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.