Title: | In-home Respite Workers (Chicago) |
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ID: | 3964 |
Department: | Client Services |
Envision Unlimited is excited to bring aboard In-Home Respite Workers in Central Illinois to provide respite services for families.
Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older. Must successfully complete the Envision Respite care training Program.
Purpose: To provide relief to the primary caretaker of an individual with a developmental disability in their home and provide habilitation services.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Provide supervision and guidance to client while primary caretaker is out of the home.
2. Provide a safe environment while primary caretaker is out of the home. Provide services to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the client.
3. Adhere to routines, behavior management, communication techniques etc. as prescribed by the family through their training.
4. Maintain appropriate and up to date certification in CPR and attend other training as required by Envision and the Respite Care Program.
About Envision
Envision Unlimited is a large non-profit agency with locations in the greater Chicagoland area. We provide community day, residential, case management, career, and mental health services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Our continued commitment is to provide persons with disabilities or other special needs quality supports which promote choice, independence and community inclusion. Through the collaborative efforts of an interdisciplinary team, our members receive person-centered services aimed at improving functionality and independence. We work to build partnerships with our community to enrich the lives of our members by creating opportunities that will strengthen relationships for a lifetime.
Pay: $15.00/hour
To apply, please visit www.respitecareers.envisionunlimited.org.
Envision Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer
"I love knowing that being a respite care provider gives caregivers the support they need and allows them to take a break and look after their own health and wellbeing."
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