Adult Family Home (AFH)

Caregiver MISSION:

Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges. Chileda's goal is to help residents increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills through an enriched learning environment and individualized service plans. Chileda's population includes individuals with special needs, including Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Attachment Challenges, related developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs.

SUMMARY:

AFH Caregivers work directly with our residents to teach important life skills, including independent living skills, community integration, activities of daily living (ADLs), social and communication skills, and behavior modification. Work on Individualized goals as outlined in the residents' Individualized Service Plan (ISP)

REQUIRED EDUCATIONEXPERIENCE

Must be at least 18 years old. Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for residents. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

GENERAL HOURS OF DUTY

Full Time, 7AM - 4PM, Monday through Thursday

JOB DUTIES

Provide supervision of residents of group homes. Assist the residents with personal care, including, but not limited to, all or some of the following: bathing, grooming, fingernail/toenail care, and brushing teeth. Ensure residents take prescribed medications, including administering medications, as needed. Help each resident reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence. Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own. Perform minimal maintenance duties as necessary (i.e.-plunging a toilet, changing a light bulb, etc.) Implement treatment as outlined in each resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP). Transporting residents to activities as needed. Attend and participate in scheduled community outings during the scheduled shift Prepare meals for residents and assist in teaching residents how to prepare meals Complete daily resident documentation by the end of each shift.