Adult Family Home Caregiver - 1st Shift
Company: Chileda Institute Inc.
Location: Onalaska
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Adult Family Home (AFH)
Caregiver MISSION: Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of
life for individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges.
Chileda's goal is to help residents increase their appropriate
social behaviors and develop independent living skills through an
enriched learning environment and individualized service plans.
Chileda's population includes individuals with special needs,
including Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Attachment Challenges,
related developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs.
SUMMARY: AFH Caregivers work directly with our residents to teach
important life skills, including independent living skills,
community integration, activities of daily living (ADLs), social
and communication skills, and behavior modification. Work on
Individualized goals as outlined in the residents' Individualized
Service Plan (ISP) REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Must be at
least 18 years old. Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment
conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for residents.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
is preferred. GENERAL HOURS OF DUTY: Part Time, 9AM - 3PM, Monday
through Thursday JOB DUTIES: Provide supervision of residents of
group homes. Assist the residents with personal care, including,
but not limited to, all or some of the following: bathing,
grooming, fingernail/toenail care, and brushing teeth. Ensure
residents take prescribed medications, including administering
medications, as needed. Help each resident reach and maintain the
highest level of performance and independence. Perform light
housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own.
Perform minimal maintenance duties as necessary (i.e.-plunging a
toilet, changing a light bulb, etc.) Implement treatment as
outlined in each resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
Transporting residents to activities as needed. Attend and
participate in scheduled community outings during the scheduled
shift Prepare meals for residents and assist in teaching residents
how to prepare meals Complete daily resident documentation by the
end of each shift.
Keywords: Chileda Institute Inc., Dubuque , Adult Family Home Caregiver - 1st Shift, Social Services , Onalaska, Iowa
