Host Home Provider

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.

Res Care Community Living is an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, with five decades of experience in the disability services field. 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.

• Receive the Individual into the Provider’s home and provide the Individual with appropriate 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 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 to assist the company in meeting obligations under state and federal law and regulation.
• Arrange and establish routine or emergency medical and dental care for the Individual consistent with the Individual’s Service Plan.
• Provide transportation for the Individual to service appointments and/or community activities, consistent with the Individual’s Service Plan.
• In the event of serious illness, 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, appointments.
• Call with 24 hours notice if cancelling or rescheduling meetings/visits.
• Help on‑the‑job 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 (such as frequent visitors, family members in home, legal info, medical changes, behavioral changes, etc.).
• Review new MARS and Physician Orders with the previous months and make any necessary changes.
• Sign off on back of each page of MAR (any provider/staff who administers meds).
• Sign off on MARS daily.
• Sign off on PRNs, document results on back of MAR (per each occasion).
• Fill out specific required forms for annual dental, vision, medical checks and turn into QP.
• Get orders for Adaptive Equipment from necessary physicians.
• Have Physician orders signed by the Primary Physician (yearly).
• Complete labs as ordered by physician or as requested.
• Have Physician Orders signed by Psychiatric Physician (upon each visit).
• Update Physician Orders on medical changes including medication changes, adaptive equipment, diets, allergies, etc.
• Follow up and obtain results from Physician after labs are completed.
• Complete annual visits and follow‑up requirements (Physical, Hearing if needed, 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 written.
• Comfortable with assisting residents with hygiene and medical routines.
• Outstanding organizational and people skills.

USD $48,000.00 / Year

Entry level

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Hospitals and Health Care

Garden City, KS