Resident Care Partner

Position Summary:

The Care Partner is accountable to the Residents of a community home for adults with developmental disabilities; responsible for collaborating with regard to all aspects (inside and outside) of the successful operation of the Coyote House including the Resident’s ongoing learning, health and wellness. The Care Partner supports, facilitates and advocates alongside Residents to ensure their opportunity to enjoy self-directed lives in a comfortable shared home.

The atmosphere at Coyote House is open-minded, respectful, individualized, collaborative and relaxed.

Each person has education, exposure and experiences in making real choices in everyday life and planning towards their future.

Every person living at Coyote House feels and is supported by their team and network, to attain personally defined quality of life outcomes.

Every person is at the center of developing his/her person-centered planning process and his accountable for their highest level of achievement. Every person is safe, and feels safe.

Additionally the Care Partner is responsible that Coyote House is compliant with the Washington State Administrative Code, the Coyote House monthly budget, and meeting the Tierra Village mission, vision and values.

Key Responsibilities:

· Utilizes wise leadership.

· Adhere to all Washington Administrative Code laws.

· Collaborate with Coyote House team to ensure all needs of Coyote House Residents are met as identified in their negotiated care and focus plan.

· Act promptly and effectively in urgent and emergency situations.

· Report all incidents in a timely manner to the Coyote House Manager and see that incident reports are completed.

· Homemaking such as cooking, thorough cleaning, highly organized in public spaces, yardwork and basic maintenance, to ensure Coyote House is clean and well maintained (all spaces including resident rooms, and outside). All cleaning should be done on shift, setting an example, and expectations, for residents. Staff shall leave the house clean for the next incoming shift.

· Facilitate punctual and safe transportation to appointments (jobs, haircut, activities, doctors etc.).

· Make sure Resident calendars and planners are accessible and up to date.

· Make sure MARs are complete and up to date.

· Health & Well-Being oversight and documentation:

o Preventative and proactive health care; ensure Residents get the medical attention they choose and need.

o Observe and document Resident health changes and needs, and coordinate health care with the Coyote House Manager.

· To accomplish the above, minimal personal cell phone usage during resident active hours is necessary.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired attributes:

· Creativity, flexibility, patience and compassion as core strengths.

· A sense of humor, ability to work well with others, and be open to learning.

· Passion for best practices, collaboration and innovation.

· Healthy relationship with food; keen interest in whole foods.

· Enthusiasm for role as a facilitator, and able to orient and manage staff/volunteers.

· Excellent and effective communication skills.

· Shares Tierra Village values of inclusion, stewardship, and positive growth.

· Experience and a passion for working with people of all abilities.

· Integrity and professionalism.

· Ability to lead Coyote House in compliance with Washington State Regulatory Code for Adult Family Home.

· Organizational and planning skills.

· Regular, functional attendance.

Training Requirements:

· CPR/First Aid Certification

· TB test

· Food Handlers Permit

· Criminal Background check & fingerprints (results satisfactory)

· Medical examination as a condition of employment and a medical declaration yearly thereafter

· 3-day Developmental Disability Specialty Training (after hire)

· HCA or CNA & Continuing education-12 hours a year (after hire)

COVID vaccine required

Shift Details: , 8 hours sleeping on-site, (available at night if there is an emergency).

Shift rate: $269 per 16hr shift, $309 per 24-hr shift; $20 per-hr when not working overnight.

Tierra Village provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person