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1:1 Support CaregiverHeartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick, Vermont. In addition, Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential. Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today!Heartbeet Lifesharing is looking for a 1:1 Support Caregiver for adult(s) with developmental disabilities. This person would assist adults with developmental disabilities with their day to day life skills and activities, while supporting individuals to achieve their identified person-centered goals, and helping with various practical and administrative household needs. This individual would also be supporting a specific individual with higher level support needs by offering direct support in personal, hygiene, social, and behavioral care. The ideal candidate is someone who is joyful, humorous, caring, organized, and has a great love for being outside on our land and farm - accompanying outings and building lasting friendships.In your role as a 1:1 Support Caregiver, you will be in regular communication with the Householder or manager of the home. The 1:1 Support Caregiver is responsible for supporting the Householders to help in creating a health-enhancing environment where everyone is recognized for their unique contributions.Roles and Responsibilities - 1:1 SupportSupport and Assist the individual or individuals in all aspects of life with daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms.Support individual(s) with hygiene, brushing and flossing teeth, washing hands.Support individual(s) with the bathroom and toileting.Support individual(s) with keeping room generally tidy and with weekly room cleaning.Support individual(s) in processing information that pertains to their daily life.Support individual(s) engaging in socially appropriate interactions.Support individual(s) developing meaningful relationships.Supporting household activities as guided by the householder and the house schedule including meal preparation and clean up, evening social activities, and celebration of festivals, events, and birthdaysCleaning duties throughout the householdRoles & Responsibilities - Household SupportCooking meals as scheduled and per dietary guidelinesFollowing guidance of householders, striving to meet the individual needs of household members, caring for the general social mood of the household, and engaging household members to the fullest extent possibleParticipating in weekly household meetings if scheduling permitsTaking responsibility by asking questions about Heartbeet's policies, protocols, and cultural life in order to be most effectiveSharing your interests is a valuable contribution - whether that be reading a book aloud, practicing a musical instrument, sketching, or a craftRoles & Responsibilities - Health and SafetyEnsuring that homes are clean and safe and provide recommendations concerning repairs, maintenance, renovations or improvements as appropriateIn cooperation with the Director of Licensing and Compliance, supporting investigations of any home-based accidents and ensuring completion of incident reports as requiredEnsuring that the Heartbeet Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are effectively implemented in the homeKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExcellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skillsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with othersDemonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a teamSelf motivated and driven with the ability to organize and complete tasksWillingness to accept supervision, coaching, and guidance from othersPassionate to work with individuals with differing levels of abilities and needsPositive attitude and excitement to join a mission-driven organizationReliable and able to adapt to changing conditionsDirect experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities (preferred but not required)Qualifications18+ Years of AgeHigh School Diploma (or equivalent)Valid U.S. Driver's LicenseI-9 Employment Eligibility VerificationMust pass required Background Checks for positionFull-Time Benefits available for employees that maintain 40 Hours per Week. Benefits include:Paid Time OffPaid Sick LeavePaid HolidaysAnnual Bonus that is distributed as quarterly payments in January/April/July/OctoberOption to enroll in a Simple IRA Plan with a 3% Employer MatchPlease include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.Reports To: HouseholderHours / Job TypePart-Time / Full-Time: 40 Hours/WeekWeekends: PreferredJob Location: In OfficeCompensation: $24/HourHeartbeet Lifesharing actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates and welcomes people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations to apply; as an EOE/AA employer, Heartbeet Lifesharing will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.
Worksite address
hardwick, VT, 05843, US
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