HOST HOME NEEDED IN NE WASHINGTON DC

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Kahak Health Care Services (KHCS) is seeking compassionate, responsible, and dedicated individuals to serve as Host Home Providers in a healthcare setting in NE Washington, DC. A Host Home Provider opens their personal residence to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health needs, or other healthcare-related conditions, offering a safe, nurturing, family-like environment. Under the direction of a registered nurse or case manager, the Host Home Provider supports clients' activities of daily living (ADLs), health management, and overall well-being while fostering independence, dignity, and community inclusion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment for individuals placed in the Host Home program.
• Assist clients with personal care tasks including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Support mobility, including transfers, ambulation, and the use of mobility aids or adaptive equipment.
• Prepare nutritious meals, assist with feeding as needed, and monitor clients' nutritional intake per care plans.
• Administer medication reminders and assist clients in following prescribed healthcare routines (as directed; not self-administered).
• Monitor and promptly report changes in clients' health status, behavior, or living environment to the supervising nurse or care coordinator.
• Provide meaningful companionship, emotional support, and social engagement to promote mental well-being.
• Transport clients to medical appointments, therapy sessions, community activities, and other scheduled events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free home environment, including light housekeeping duties.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care activities, incidents, and progress notes as required by KHCS.
• Participate in required training, team meetings, and supervision sessions with KHCS staff.
• Comply with all applicable local, federal, and agency regulations, policies, and client confidentiality requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and First Aid certification (must be current or obtained prior to placement).
• At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in home care, residential care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow care plans in English.
• Must reside in a home that meets program safety and habitability standards (home inspection required).
• Physical ability to assist clients with mobility, transfers, and household duties.
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, TB test, and home safety inspection.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age (per DC residential care program requirements).

PREFERRED TRAITS

• Compassionate, patient, and genuinely committed to improving clients' quality of life.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to manage daily care routines consistently.
• Culturally sensitive and respectful of client diversity, backgrounds, and individual preferences.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while fostering a warm, family-like atmosphere.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Host Home Provider's personal residence serves as the primary care setting; clients live in the home with the provider.
• Exposure to varying individual needs, health conditions, and behavioral support requirements.
• May involve occasional community outings, medical appointments, and transportation within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
• Possible exposure to household pets or allergens within the provider's home environment.

SCHEDULE & PLACEMENT OPTIONS

• Full-time residential placement (client resides in provider's home).
• Respite or short-term Host Home placements available.
• Flexibility in number of clients hosted, subject to program capacity and home inspection approval.