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Host Home Provider- Sioux City, Iowa

Hands of Heartland

#Background Checks #Developmental Disabilities #Activities Of Daily Living #Medication Assistance #Individual Support Plan #Host Home Provider #Iowa Medicaid Waiver Program

Full Time

Quick overview

The Host Home Provider will offer support to an individual with a developmental disability within their residence to meet their needs in adherence to the Iowa Medicaid waiver program. This involves assisting with daily living activities, preparing meals, providing transportation, helping with medications, and implementing support plan programs.

Requirements summary

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license with car insurance, and successfully pass all required background checks. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities.

DependabilityCompassionAdaptabilityEmpathyMeal PreparationTransportationPatienceProgram ImplementationRespectfulnessMeal PlanningMedication AssistanceSound JudgementAssisting With Activities Of Daily LivingUnderstanding

Job description

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.

Hands of Heartland is looking for compassionate and caring individuals to share their home with a person with developmental disabilities as a Host Home Provider. For this position, there should be no children in the home.

What You’ll Do

Provide supports to a person with a developmental disability in your home to ensure their wants and needs are met in compliance with the Iowa Medicaid waiver program. This can include assisting with activities of daily living, meal planning and preparation, providing transportation, assisting with medications, and implementing programs in accordance with the persons Individual Support Plan.

Personality Traits

Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance. Must be able to pass all background checks. Prefer at least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.