Host Home Provider-Winston

Overview

A Host Home provider is an independent contractor who opens their home and heart to an adult with a development disability. Depending on the individual, supports will likely include support with personal care and hygiene, meal planning and cooking, medications, recreation, and leisure activities in and out of the home, transportation, shopping and more.

• Receive the Individual into the Provider’s home and provide daily care, activity, and full‑time supervision in accordance with applicable laws, the Individual’s Service Plan, and with due regard for the Individual’s emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Prevent any acts of disrespect, abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the Individual receiving services and immediately report any such acts to the company and the applicable state/local agencies.
• Document the Individual’s progress and unusual events or occurrences; complete and submit required reports to the company in accordance with state and federal law.
• Arrange and establish routine or emergency medical and dental care for the Individual consistent with the Service Plan.
• Provide transportation for the Individual to service appointments and /or community activities, as specified in the Service Plan.
• In the event of serious illness, serious injury, or death, immediately notify the company’s Clinical Supervisor or appropriate on‑call staff after emergency medical or dental care is obtained.
• Communicate fully, promptly, and regularly with the company about matters affecting the care or placement of the Individual.
• Maintain all information and records (including logs, notes, etc.) regarding an Individual in a confidential and privileged manner at all times.
• Complete daily notes/grids thoroughly.
• Attend ISP, IEP, or BSP meetings monthly or as scheduled.
• Be on time to all meetings and appointments.
• Call 24‑hour notice if cancelling or rescheduling meetings/visits.
• Help train Relief providers/staff prior to first day of relief.
• Turn in necessary training documentation for compliance (insurance, trainings, etc.).
• Report new or changed information to QP (e.g., frequent visitors, family members in home, legal info, medical changes, behavioral changes).
• Review new MARS and Physician Orders and make necessary changes when received from Pharmacy; contact QP if issues or for assistance with documenting changes.
• Sign off on the back of each page of MAR (any provider/staff who administers meds).
• Sign off on medications daily and PRNs, documenting results on the back of MAR.
• Fill out required forms for annual dental, vision, and medical checks and submit to QP.
• Get orders for Adaptive Equipment from necessary physicians (glasses, hearing aids, breathing machines/treatments, shower/grab bars, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Obtain physician orders signed by the Primary Physician annually.
• Complete labs as ordered by a physician or as requested.
• Obtain physician orders signed by a Psychiatric Physician upon each visit.
• Update Physician Orders with medical changes (medication changes, adaptive equipment, diets, allergies, etc.).
• Follow up on labs and obtain results from the Physician (Psychiatric or Primary).
• Complete annual visits and follow‑up requirements (physical, hearing – if necessary, dental, vision).
• Limited travel.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Training in the CAP Core Competencies.
• Valid driver’s license, own reliable vehicle, and good driving record.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Comfortable assisting residents with hygiene and medical routines.
• Outstanding organizational and people skills.

Res Care Community Living, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high‑quality services, including community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in‑home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs.

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USD $17.00 / Hour

Winston‑Salem, NC