Job Description

We are looking for compassionate, dependable people who would like to share their home with a person with developmental disabilities. Hands of Heartland has been supporting people with developmental disabilities since 1997.

Responsibilities

Providing supports to a person with a developmental disability to ensure his/her wants and needs are met in a safe environment in compliance with the Nebraska Medicaid waiver program standards. Examples include:

• Implementing programs in accordance with the person's plan
• Ensuring the person completes activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene) and provide any assistance if needed
• Assisting with meal planning and preparation
• Providing reliable and timely transportation to day services and all health service-related appointments, work, etc.
• Assisting with ambulation and mobility as needed
• Reinforcing counseling and therapy activities
• Assisting with medications and the performance of tasks delegated by a Registered Nurse
• Providing supervision to ensure the person's safety and security
• Facilitating 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 person's plan
• Completing and maintaining required documentation on a web-based system

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Current automobile insurance
• Ability to pass registry and background checks
• 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

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