Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity where you can change a life? We’re now hiring Host Home Providers in the Glenwood Springs, CO area!
For this unique role, we are looking for 1-2 Providers that are available Monday – Friday, for shifts mainly during evenings and overnight (4:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
- The Provider(s) can either live in their own home and commute to the individual’s home for their shifts, or stay at the individual’s home during the weekdays. The individual attends a day program during the day, and care is needed for evenings/overnight.
- Occasional day-time shifts may be needed for certain situations.
- Additional options to live in the home on the weekends may vary depending on schedule, please inquire to learn more.
Apply today to learn more and speak with our team about this role!
Who is AbleLight?
At AbleLight, we believe the world shines brighter when individuals with developmental disabilities can achieve their full potential. For more than 120 years, AbleLight has continuously strived to improve quality of life, independence, and community access for people with developmental disabilities!
What is a Host Home Provider?
A Host Home Provider’s (also known as a Shared Living Provider) primary responsibility is to maintain a safe and healthy home environment for the individual supported. This support goes beyond helping people with their daily activities; you will also focus on the tools needed to learn life skills, self-sufficiency, and helping them become an active member of their community.
When opening your heart to an individual with developmental disabilities, you will learn from one another. You will share interests, try new hobbies, participate in activities and family events. You become family!
This role is a great fit for individuals with experience as a Caregiver, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), DSP (Direct Support Professional), or other related fields.
Responsibilities for this role will include:
- Meal preparation
- Supporting overall health and well-being
- Medical assistance, including medication administration as needed
- Hygiene assistance, including peri-care
- Providing transportation to day program and other community activities
- Inputting daily documentation via web-based case management application (THERAP)
- Providing fun and leisure experiences to the individual (opportunities for community inclusion, integration, and socialization)
- Preparing individual supported for bed and occasional needs throughout the night
- Compliance with all state/agency policy and procedures
- Communicating effectively with team members as needed
- Supporting physical needs of individual served
What are the requirements to become a Host Home Provider?
- Transportation, valid driver's license, car insurance and current registration
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience preferred but not required
- Reliable computer and internet access
- Complete all state mandated trainings
- Environmentally safe and clean residence
- Ability to pass State/Federal and APS/CPS background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $2,200.00 per week
Work Location: In person