Host Home Provider

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A Host Home provider is an independent contractor who opens their home and heart to an adult with a developmental disability. Services include personal care and hygiene, meal planning and cooking, medications, recreation, leisure activities in and out of the home, transportation, shopping, and more.

• 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 receiving services from the Provider 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 reports to the company to meet 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 and with due regard for the Individual’s physical and emotional needs.
• 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 for the Individual.
• 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 thorough.
• Attend ISP, IEP, or BSP meetings monthly or as scheduled.
• Be on time to all meetings and appointments.
• Call with 24‑hour notice if canceling 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 month’s and make any necessary changes when received from Pharmacy; contact your QP if issues/corrections/changes are needed or for assistance with documenting changes on new MAR.
• Sign off on the 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 them into QP.
• Get orders for Adaptive Equipment from necessary physicians (e.g., glasses, hearing aids, breathing machines/treatments, shower/grab bars, walkers/wheelchairs, etc.) and specific diagnoses.
• Have Physician orders signed by the Primary Physician (yearly with annual).
• Complete labs as ordered by physician or as requested.
• Have Psychiatric Physician orders signed by Psychiatric Physician (upon each visit).
• Update Physician Orders for any medical changes (medication changes, adaptive equipment, diets, allergies, etc.).
• Follow up and obtain results from Physician (Psychiatric or Primary) 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 in writing.
• Comfortable with 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, behavioral/mental health support, in‑home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs.

Salary Range: USD $35,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year.

Employment Type:

Contract.

Seniority Level: Entry level.