Caregiver, Community Health, Healthcare Nursing

Heartbeet Life sharing - Hardwick, VT

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Heartbeet Life sharing is a licensed non‑profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick, Vermont. In addition, Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential.

Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today!

Position Available

Title:

1:1 Support Caregiver

Heartbeet Life sharing is looking for a 1:1 Support Caregiver for adult(s) with developmental disabilities. This person would assist adults with developmental disabilities with their day to day life skills and activities, while supporting individuals to achieve their identified person‑centered goals, and helping with various practical and administrative household needs. This individual would also be supporting a specific individual with higher level support needs by offering direct support in personal, hygiene, social, and behavioral care.

The ideal candidate is someone who is joyful, humorous, caring, organized, and has a great love for being outside on our land and farm - accompanying outings and building lasting friendships.

In your role as a 1:1 Support Caregiver, you will be in regular communication with the Householder or manager of the home. The 1:1 Support Caregiver is responsible for supporting the Householders to help in creating a health‑enhancing environment where everyone is recognized for their unique contributions.

• Support and Assist the individual or individuals in all aspects of life with daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms.
• Support individual (s) with hygiene, brushing and flossing teeth, washing hands.
• Support individual (s) with the bathroom and toileting.
• Support individual (s) with keeping room generally tidy and with weekly room cleaning.
• Support individual (s) in processing information that pertains to their daily life.
• Support individual (s) engaging in socially appropriate interactions.
• Support individual (s) developing meaningful relationships.
• Supporting household activities as guided by the householder and the house schedule including meal preparation and clean up, evening social activities, and celebration of festivals, events, and birthdays
• Cleaning duties throughout the household

Assist the House and Householder with responsibilities including:

• Cooking meals as scheduled and per dietary guidelines
• Following guidance of householders, striving to meet the individual needs of household members, caring for the general social mood of the household, and engaging household members to the fullest extent possible
• Participating in weekly household meetings if scheduling permits
• Taking responsibility by asking questions about Heartbeet’s policies, protocols, and cultural life in order to be most effective
• Sharing your interests is a valuable contribution - whether that be reading a book aloud, practicing a musical instrument, sketching, or a craft

Ensure well‑being and safety of staff and Friends by being knowledgeable of, and consistently adhering to, relevant Vermont TCR (Therapeutic Community Residence) regulations, including:

• Ensuring that homes are clean and safe and provide recommendations concerning repairs, maintenance, renovations or improvements as appropriate
• In cooperation with the Director of Licensing and Compliance, supporting investigations of any home‑based accidents and ensuring completion of incident reports as required
• Ensuring that the Heartbeet Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are effectively implemented in the home

The ideal candidate will have experience working with others, along with:

• Excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and…