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House Parents for Special Needs Adults - Chelan, WA
House Parents for Special Needs Adults - Chelan, WA
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WHY DO WE SHOW EXPIRED LISTINGS?
WHY DO WE SHOW EXPIRED LISTINGS?
Want to relish what you do in an environment caring for upbeat, loving individuals with Special
Needs? If you answered yes, we may have the opportunity you are looking for in the spectacular setting of Lake Chelan, WA.
Help be part of our vision of creating the happiest place on earth each day in our exquisite home for our residents with special needs and staff.
Help be part of our vision of creating the happiest place on earth each day in our exquisite home for our residents with special needs and staff.
We are a newly completed 7400 square foot luxury home for 4 young men with special needs in one of the most spectacular settings, the Lake Chelan Valley, in the world. Amenities include a fitness room, theater room, professional chef level kitchen, greatroom,
fantastic views and individual heated storage areas. Each resident has their own suite with
individual bathrooms, walk in closets, desk area and sitting area. The house parent
apartment/suite is spectacular. There is also an additional 2000 square foot shop where the
residents work in their own manufacturing company on weekdays with other team members.
House Parents are caregivers and role models who set the tone in a residential setting with
relatively high functioning adults with special needs. House Parents have the general
responsibility of supervising and meeting the daily needs of the residents in the home and help
create the family like atmosphere in the home.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- House Parents work in conjunction with the shift staff to care for and nurture up to 4 adults with Special Needs.
- Responsibilities include meeting the material, physical, spiritual, emotional and disciplinary needs of the residents.
- Prepare meals.
- Administer and document medications dispensed.
- Arrange or provide transportation for residents.
- Complete all required documentation and reports for families and the Board of Directors.
- Observe and further develop guidelines in our personnel and home care manual.
- Report residents’ illnesses and accidents to families, the Board and appropriate medical aid.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of the home and surrounding area.
- Report maintenance needs promptly and be responsible for the security of the home.
- Assure that the residents are appropriately dressed and observe for deficiencies in personal hygiene, addressing deficiencies.
- Maintain an open line of communication with all residents.
- Assist as needed in purchases of clothes and personal items.
- Perform any other duties directly or indirectly related to the operation and management of Ridgeview Place.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Must be at least 30 years of age.
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Must have a bachelor’s degree or
convince us of equivalence.
convince us of equivalence.
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A minimum of two years of work experience working with youth,
special needs individuals, or as a caregiver.
special needs individuals, or as a caregiver.
PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Due to the nature of the House Parent position, documentation from a licensed physician that
employee can physically perform the duties is required before employment. Applicants must be
willing to agree to both a background check and drug testing prior to employment.
Employees must be able to perform all duties of a House Parent. The following physical
requirements are necessary in order to meet the physical demands of the job:
Must be able to drive a vehicle and have a clean driving record.
Must be mobile; able to walk, stand, lift (up to 30 pounds), carry, reach, climb and
stoop.
Must be physically able to perform household chores within the home: cleaning (including
mopping, sweeping, dusting, lifting objects) and cooking (including purchasing food, preparing
food and cleaning kitchen).
Must be physically able to drive residents to and from all appointments,
functions and other activities.
functions and other activities.
In case of a medical emergency involving a resident or staff member, staff must be able
to lift or move the resident and to perform CPR and First Aid.
to lift or move the resident and to perform CPR and First Aid.
Employees must be able to see, talk and hear.
Our Responsibility:
We will provide:
Housing
Monthly utilities (water/sewer, electric, gas)
Meals at the workplace
Provide case aids services (when needed)
Compensation in addition to state compensation.
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