In-Home Care Providers live with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and provide the appropriate level of assistance and supports who are living in apartments so they can enjoy living an independent life. The in-home care provider will assist the person with meal preparation, and household cleaning and work toward the person's fullest potential and foster independence. Independent Contractors promote person centered concepts, inclusion of individuals with IDD into the community and being involved in activities that increase independence and achieve the highest quality of life. In-Home Care Providers are independent contractors. Independent Contractors are not employees of FRIENDS of Broomfield. FRIENDS of Broomfield will not withhold federal, state, or local income tax or pay FICA tax or unemployment tax, workers' compensation insurance or other insurance on the contractor's behalf. Independent Contractors are not eligible for employment benefits of any kind. In-Home Care Providers will have their own bedroom and bathroom and share common living space, kitchen and washer and dryer. In-home Care Providers are required to:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a criminal background check (required by the State of Colorado)
- Have a valid email address, Internet, phone and computer
- Safely lift 50 pounds
- Complete daily documentation
- Facilitate monthly Safety and Fire Drills
- Actively engage individuals with IDD in community activities
Example of In-home Care Provider Services
- Offer appropriate level of assistance and support to individuals during various activities of daily living
- Assist with meal preparation, household cleaning, laundry
- Assist with medical care, including appointments
- Administer medications as prescribed
- Assist with budgeting and finances
- Provide transportation during scheduled service hours in accordance with completing the individual's Individual Plan (IP) goals
- Participate in annual IP meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings as needed
- Help individuals obtain and maintain daily living skills and work toward their fullest potential to foster independence
- Include individual in family life and activities
- Accompany and support individual in community activities including shopping, recreation and leisure activities, etc.
- Assist with hygiene care, dressing and grooming