Weekends Only Overnight Adult Family Home Caregiver

Company: Chileda Institute Inc.
Location: Onalaska
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Weekends Only Overnight Adult Family Home CaregiverJoin Chileda on our newest adventure as we expand our nationally recognized services with our first Adult Family Group Home in Onalaska, Wisconsin! Chileda's mission is to Improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive challenges and extraordinary behavioral needs, and we can only achieve that mission with your help! Secure your place in our first Adult Family Group Home by applying today!Summary:Our AFH Caregivers work directly with our residents to teach important life skills including independent living skills, community integration, activities of daily living (ADL's), social and communication skills, and behavior modification. We do this by helping our students to live their best lives by participating with them on community outings, cooking cooperatively and helping our residents just have fun!Status Info:This is a FT role that works 36 hours/week on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7PM to 7:30AM. FT roles come with Chileda's generous benefits package including Health, Vision and Dental, great PTO and company matched 401k!Skills:Great applicants will demonstrate behavioral skills and judgement conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for residents. Having experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required; we will train the right candidates! You must posses a valid driver's license. And while you don't need to be a James Beard award winning chef, some cooking skills will help make meal times all the more fun!Job Duties Include:Supervising the residents in the group home.Assisting the residents with personal cares which may include: bathing, grooming, nail care, teeth brushing, ect.Administering medications.Transporting residents to activities outside the group home.Helping to prepare meals and teach cooking skills.Use Crisis management techniques taught in trainings including verbal de-escalation, creative redirection, topic changes, and allowing space and time for processing during a crisis.Education:Must be at least 18 years old. A high school diploma or equivalency is preferred, but not required.Application Instructions:Please apply for the role through Chileda's employment page at Chileda is an EOE.

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