Host Family Respite
Host Family Respite
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Job Description
Envision Unlimited is a nonprofit organization serving persons with disabilities throughout Chicago in community living and day programs. We have a great opportunity for aHost Family Respite Workerto join our team!
The Host FamilyRespite 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.
Responsibilities include:
- 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 the individual/ or individuals inside of homes.
- Assistindividuals 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.
Requirements:
- High school diploma and/or technical school/GED equivalent
- Valid Drivers License
- Pass a full criminal background check.
- Must be able to work independently.
Location: Chicago
Work hours:Hours/ DaysVary depending on the need. PART TIME POSITION ONLY
Hourly rate: $15.00/hr.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or a responsibility required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or agency.
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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Employment Type
Hourly
