What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Coworker position at Heartbeet Lifesharing?
DESCRIPTION:
Heartbeet Lifesharing
Hardwick, VT
http://www.heartbeet.org
Heartbeet is a vibrant lifesharing Camphill community and licensed therapeutic residence that includes adults with developmental disabilities and interweaves the social and agricultural realms for the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop his or her unique abilities and potential.
Title: Long-Term Coworker
Need: Start Date - Immediate Opening
Length of Service: 2 years minimum
Description:
As a Heartbeet long-term coworker, you will be expected to live with and assist "friends" or individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of their daily life, including home, artistic and skill based programs, and administrative roles for a commitment of at least 3 years.
Main Duties:
You will be provided training and guidance to enable you to perform these tasks, and other tasks:
- Assisting with personal / hygiene care
- Offering physical and emotional support
- Creating social opportunities
- Promoting social harmony
- Facilitating medical care
- Participating in recreational activities
- Performing household tasks such as cooking, house-cleaning and laundry
- Participating in the residential, artistic, and vocational activities
- Managing household budgets
- Maintaining records
Requirements:
- Criminal Background Clearances
- Health Screening
- Valid Drivers License
- Self-motivated, ability to organize, complete tasks, work within a team environment and accept supervision.
- Interest in living in environment that supports individuals of all abilities.
Basic Living Needs:
- Room and Board
- Use of car, internet
- Monthly Allowance
- Weekly: personal day / evening
- Annually: 21 days of time off
Training provided:
- Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
- First Aid / CPR
- Therapeutic caregiving skills
- Participation in our on-going training program.
- Compassionate Communication.
Contact Person: Marcianna Morse Contact's Email: coworker@heartbeet.org
