About this opportunity
Heartbeet Lifesharing lists this Community Caregiver opportunity in hardwick, Vermont. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Live-In CaregiverHeartbeet Lifesharing is looking for individuals who are interested in joining our community to live with and assist individuals with developmental disabilities. You will be supporting in all aspects of their daily life including in the home and in skill-based programs. We are looking for someone who is patient, humorous, and caring. A great love for the outdoors and an interest in farm and garden work is a plus! No prior experience in disability care needed.As a caregiver, you will be joining an organization that is mission driven and focused on building lasting connections. You'll get to participate in challenging but rewarding work. And you'll finish each day knowing that you and your efforts are contributing to the healing and renewing of society and the earth. Sound interesting? Apply today and be a part of what puts the HEART in Heartbeet!Roles & ResponsibilitiesAssisting with Personal/Hygiene CareOffering Physical and Emotional SupportCreating Social OpportunitiesPromoting Social HarmonySupporting Medical NeedsParticipating in Recreational ActivitiesPerforming Household Tasks (cooking, house-cleaning, and laundry, etc.)Participating in Residential and Vocational ActivitiesKnowledge, 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 positionBenefitsFull Room and BoardAccess to Community VehiclesAnnual Stipend2 Days Off per Week (1 On-Call Day)Personal Time and Sick LeavePlease include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.Reports To: HouseholderHours / Job Type: Full-TimeJob Location: On Site/Live-InCompensation: Live-In StipendHeartbeet 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
Who can apply
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