Live-in Caregiver (Multiple Houses Available)

Position Summary:
The live-in Caregiver will work collaboratively with Residents/Guardians to provide a safe and caring home environment for the Residents. Caregiver will provide Medicaid-funded services and facilitate involvement in the local community.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following desired attributes:

• Direct experience and a heart for working with people with developmental disabilities
• Creativity, flexibility, patience and compassion as core strengths
• A sense of humor, ability to work well with others, energetic and open to learning
• Enthusiasm for role as a facilitator, and able to break down tasks into simple steps for success
• Be comfortable accompanying the young women into the community for their events and activities
• Facilitate social interactions between Residents in the home setting
• Excellent and effective non- judgmental communication skills
• Be organized, ethical and uphold professional standards
• Focus on abilities and capacities of residents

Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate support for all aspects of the Residents' activities of daily living
• Plan, purchase and prepare nutritious, fresh meals and snacks
• Ensure shared living spaces are kept clean
• Listen and assist with problem solving and positive behavior supports.
• Facilitate participation in community activities
• Assist with transportation
• Assist with schedules and routines
• Assist with medications
• Teach household skills
• Assist with decision making
• Monitor and assist with hygiene as needed
• Facilitate communications with families

Required training:

• Home Care Aide (HCA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Nursing (LPN/RN) OR
• 75-hour training for Home Care Aide Certification
• Current CPR/first aid and blood borne pathogens class
• Maintain HCA Certification with 12 hours of continuing education per year

Income/Benefits:

• Salary: $4000 per month

Alongside a competitive salary and benefits, this position includes a housing package with full rent coverage for the applicant.

Payment from Home Healthcare Agency for Personal Care Services for each Resident Salary is exempt from Federal Income Tax.

• Housing package which includes rent, utilities, food, and other housing related expenses
• Health Insurance
• Time off will include every other weekend; 2 weeks paid vacation; 9 paid holidays; and weekday time off when Residents are engaged in activities and/or employment

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $4,000.00 per month

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)