Description

We are looking for compassionate, dependable people who would like to share their home with an individual with developmental disabilities in the Fremont area. Hands of Heartland has been supporting people with developmental disabilities since 1997.

Responsibilities

Providing a person with developmental disabilities with a fulfilling life, excellent care, and a safe healthy environment in compliance with the Nebraska Medicaid waiver program standards, which include:

• Run individualized programming daily
• Direct personal assistance with activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene)
• Assist with meal planning and preparation
• Secure and provide reliable and timely transportation to day services and all health service-related appointments, work, etc.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility
• Reinforce counseling and therapy activities
• Assist with medications and the performance of tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse
• Provide supervision of individual’s safety and security
• Facilitate inclusion in community activities, use of natural supports, social interaction, participation in leisure activities, and development of socially valued behaviors
• Other services designated by the Service Recipient’s Individual Plan of Care and Service Plan
• Complete and maintain required documentation on a web-based system

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Current automobile insurance
• Ability to pass registry and background checks
• Ability to handle a variety of situations and personalities
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect individual rights
• Proven skills in communication, observation, problem solving, and time management
• Ability to be certified and maintain certification in verbal and physical intervention, First Aid/CPR, and Nebraska Medication Aide
• Prefer at least one year of experience in intellectual/developmental disabilities or caring for a person in a healthcare setting