Company Overview: Spectrum is a full-service agency that provides care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving services through the Home and Community Based (HCBS) Medicaid waivers.
Position Type: Host Home Provider
Compensation: Earn between $1350-$6750 per month
Host Home Overview: In a Host Home, the client lives as part of the family of the Host Home Provider and receives assistance from that provider and from Spectrum on a routine basis. Host Home Providers are responsible for 24/7 care of their clients and the assistance in daily activities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Welcome this individual into your home and provide a consistent and warm environment for them to thrive and maintain the highest level of independence possible
- Assist individuals to learn independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, etc.
- Some individuals might have higher support needs based on their level of independence. Duties might include full hands-on assistance with bathing, mobility, toileting, eating, etc.
- Transportation to and from all appointments, medical and otherwise (alternative options could be available when individuals need additional support with wheelchairs)
- Complete daily and monthly goals and medication tracking
- Provide at least 3 nutritious meals a day
- Assist with maintaining individual's finances, tracking purchases, balancing monthly expenses, producing receipts and ledgers for monthly audit
Requirements:
- At least 21 years of age
- Able to pass a criminal and Adult Protective Services background check
- Complete vehicle inspection and present current auto insurance
- Must present either home or renter's insurance
- Able to obtain General Liability Insurance once client is placed in the home
- Maintain CPR/First Aid Certifications
- Maintain QMap (Medication Administration) Certification
Additional Information:
- Host Home Providers receive a negotiatied daily rate for care of the individual(s) in their home, as well as additional room and board payments. These rates are based on the individual's level of care required.
- Host Home Providers are required to have at least two (2) respite providers to be screened and trained on the individual information for those in their care
- All adults (not individuals receiving services) who reside in the home, whether or not they are providing services, must also pass a criminal background check.