What are the responsibilities and job description for the Host Home Provider- Sioux City, Iowa position at Hands of Heartland?
At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.
Hands of Heartland is looking for compassionate and caring individuals to share their home with a person with developmental disabilities as a Host Home Provider. For this position, there should be no children in the home.
What You’ll Do: Provide supports to a person with a developmental disability in your home to ensure their wants and needs are met in compliance with the Iowa Medicaid waiver program. This can include assisting with activities of daily living, meal planning and preparation, providing transportation, assisting with medications, and implementing programs in accordance with the persons Individual Support Plan.
Personality Traits: Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.
Requirements: Must be 18 years old. Must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance. Must be able to pass all background checks. Prefer at least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.