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Supportive Living Companion

Bauxite, AR · On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Supportive Living Companion works under immediate supervision ... CNA Certification or Medical Assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.

Supportive Living Companion

Sherwood, AR · On-site

$12.66 - $13.16/hr

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Supportive Living Companion works under immediate supervision ... CNA Certification or Medical Assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.

Supportive Living Companion

Sherwood, AR · On-site

$12 - $14.50/hr

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Supportive Living Companion works under immediate supervision ... CNA Certification or Medical Assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.

Supportive Living Companion

Humnoke, AR · On-site

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Supportive Living Companion works under immediate supervision ... CNA Certification or Medical Assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, we provide supportive living support services ... Your General Duties: ● Assist clients to reach their daily goals and provide support based on ...

Supportive Living Companion

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$11.25 - $14.25/hr

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Supportive Living Companion works under immediate supervision ... CNA Certification or Medical Assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.

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What are some common challenges faced by Supportive Living Assistants, and how are they typically addressed?

Supportive Living Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing the diverse needs and abilities of residents, handling emotional or behavioral issues, and balancing multiple responsibilities during their shifts. These challenges are typically addressed through ongoing training, strong communication with team members, and access to support from supervisors. Many organizations also promote regular team meetings and encourage a collaborative environment, ensuring that assistants have the resources and guidance needed to provide high-quality care while maintaining their own well-being.

What are Supportive Living Assistants?

Supportive Living Assistants are professionals who help individuals with disabilities, elderly people, or those recovering from illness or injury to live as independently as possible. They assist with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. Supportive Living Assistants also provide companionship, encourage social participation, and may help with transportation or errands. Their goal is to promote dignity, autonomy, and quality of life for the people they support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Supportive Living Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Supportive Living Assistant, you need a foundational knowledge of personal care, basic healthcare practices, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with care planning systems, electronic documentation tools, and sometimes CPR or first aid certification is typically required. Compassion, patience, effective communication, and strong problem-solving skills make someone stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring the well-being, dignity, and safety of residents while fostering an environment of trust and support.

What is the difference between Supportive Living Assistant vs Personal Care Aide?

AspectSupportive Living AssistantPersonal Care Aide
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, optional state-specific trainingCPR, First Aid, state-specific certifications often required
Work EnvironmentAssists residents in supportive living facilities, group homesProvides personal care in private homes or facilities
Employer & IndustryAssisted living facilities, group homesHome care agencies, nursing homes, assisted living

Supportive Living Assistants and Personal Care Aides often perform similar tasks, such as assisting with daily activities and providing personal care. However, Supportive Living Assistants typically work in structured residential settings, focusing on residents' overall well-being, while Personal Care Aides may work in private homes or various care environments. Both roles require similar certifications and serve overlapping needs in elder and disabled care.

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Supportive Living Companion

Supportive Living Companion

Pathfinder, Inc.

Bauxite, AR • On-site

$12.75 - $15.25/hr

Other

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Supportive Living Companion works under immediate supervision, provides individually tailored services and activities within the consumer's home and community; ensures services are delivered as designed to assist in acquiring, retaining, and improving the consumer's self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills and activities that relate directly to active treatment, goals, and objectives; reports incidents to appropriate contact(s);completes activity logs that occur during the work time frame as linked to the person centered plan objectives; provides other documents as required; and maintains compliance with required personnel documents.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 9:00AM-5:00PM
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Provides services and activities to the consumer within their home and community as determined by goals and objectives in a person centered plan.
  2. Trains and supports individual in independent living skills, home management skills, cooking, cleaning, socialization, including supported employment in the community, and other identified skills needed to foster independence.
  3. Follows procedures within 24 hours for incidents identified according to Department of Human Services policy.
  4. Completes activity logs that occur during the work time frame as identified within the person centered plan objectives.
  5. For any change affecting the individual, reports, as applicable, any change affecting the individual receiving services.
  6. If necessary, ensures the consumer is reminded when it is necessary to take and/or refill medication.
  7. Completes and provides documents as required.
  8. Meets initial and on-going annual training requirements.
  9. Maintains compliance with required personnel documents.
  10. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED;
One (1) Year of relevant, supervised work experience with public health, human services or other community service agency; OR
Two (2) years' verifiable successful experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
CNA Certification or Medical Assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.
Additionally, all Supported Living Companions hired after 11/01/07 must have the following:
  1. The ability to understand written activity plans, execute instructions, and document services delivered.
  2. Have the ability to communicate effectively with consumers.
  3. Have the ability to access emergency service systems.
  4. Have the ability to access transportation services required as appropriate.
  5. Have satisfactorily passed a criminal background check, and adult and child maltreatment registry checks. Criminal background and adult maltreatment checks must be repeated every five (5) years, and child maltreatment checks must be repeated every two (2) years.
  6. Have completed a drug screen prior to employment in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS APPLICABLE BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG SCREEN. ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE BASED ON THE RESULTS OF BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG SCREEN.