Job Description

The live-in model allows for structure in a client's home environment; LIve-In DSP/Caregivers work a 7 day on/7 day off schedule. You will be required to live in the individuals' home on location and will be paid 16 hours a day (minus any unpaid break time). Live-ins work approximately two weeks per month and earn full-time pay plus overtime! Bi-weekly compensation will be for 105 hours (25 of which are paid at a rate of time and a half). You will also be paid for any interrupted sleep time, if applicable. Live-ins are also provided with a weekly food budget during your week on. You will receive one 7-hour break during your scheduled shift.

• All off time must be spent off location - the individual’s home cannot be your primary residence _ ._

** _ _ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:__** Include the following & other duties may be assigned.

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Follow all support plans to ensure that care is person centered, which includes helping individuals reach their goals and overcome behavioral challenges.
• Meal preparation/cooking and household cleaning, including laundry, washing dishes, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, etc.
• Provide transportation to individuals using company-provided vehicles, public transportation or, if approved, personal vehicle.
• Employees may need to handle and de-escalate inappropriate behavior from the individuals such as verbal and/or physical aggression
• Support levels could include but are not limited to: verbal assistance, partial and/or full physical assistance, and performing personal care/hygiene tasks as needed
• Check and assure all documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Ability to live in the home for 7 days
• Ability to leave the home for 7 days
• Be 18+ Years Old
• At least 1 year of previous caregiving experience (experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred)
• Must have a Valid Drivers License
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work independently

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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