Host Home Provider - IDD (Individuals w/ Developmental Disabilities) Job at FEHE Enterprises, Atlanta, GA

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  • FEHE Enterprises
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Are you ready for something different? Consider being a Host Home for an adult with developmental disabilities. Host Homes provide a family like atmosphere for adults who need assistance and guidance with daily living skills. Host Homes are an alternative to group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities.FEHE Enterprises, Inc. (FEHE) is looking for Host Home Providers / Caregivers in the greater Atlanta area to embrace the opportunity to host an individual with disabilities in your home and assist them with activities of daily living. Do you want to make a difference? Would you like the chance to enrich the lives of your family and the person you are welcoming into your home? If so, keep reading!A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOST HOME PROVIDER / CAREGIVERAs a Host Home Provider / Caregiver, you and your family have the opportunity to open your hearts and home to an adult with developmental disabilities or a brain injury. You provide care, support, and mentorship in areas of daily living, accessing community resources, and finding employment. This includes providing nutritious meals, assisting with personal hygiene, providing transportation, ensuring access to community activities, and providing supervision based on their needs. Basically, you care for them as you would any family member. You ensure that they have the freedoms and help needed to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.Some aspects of this caregiving position are not easily accomplished, but the relationship you build with this individual is definitely worth the effort. Acting as their advocate, you always keep their best interests in mind. You have come to see them as family and sympathize in their sorrows and rejoice in their happiness. Seeing them smile from the guidance, care, and compassion you show to them is priceless. You enjoy being able to make a difference in this caregiving position by providing the support and companionship the person you care for needs to thrive. In most cases, FEHE provides access to training and additional staff and respite supports depending on the need. Many of the individuals served also attend a day program or are employed during the day.Qualifications21 years old or olderHave a private room available in your homeEach person 12 years old or older living in the home must pass a background checkComplete a home certification process prior to placementHave a safe suitable homeA variety of settings are possible including basement apartments, spare room, accessory dwelling, etc.Ground floor or wheelchair access settings are in high demandDo you have a caring spirit and the time available to meet the needs of the individual you are hosting? Are you compassionate and patient? Do you enjoy helping people? Are you dedicated, reliable, and trustworthy? If so, you may be perfect for this special caregiving Position!

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