Aging in Place Technician

Join our growing team at Givens Home First! Come meet our new leadership team that is working hard to make Givens Home First a top performing organization. At Givens, you'll find a team that's committed to the care of our clients and to supporting the mission we have to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Our Aging in Place program will be driven by in-depth safety assessments and thoughtful home modifications, empowering residents to thrive in the comfort of their own homes. Givens promotes inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Access to our employee assistance program
• Referral bonus program 
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more! 
  
  

Givens Home First is hiring a PRN Aging in Place Technician to join our Aging in Place team. As a Givens Home First Aging in Place Technician, you will collaborate with the Aging in Place Program Director to assess community members and their home environments, making recommendations that will enable and empower them to live independently, comfortably, and safely at home. Driven by evidence-based research, you will implement the desired modifications in accordance with policies, procedures and best practice, while also striving to meet and exceed the standards set by Givens Home First. If you have any experience with plumbing, electrical work, painting, or light remodeling, this position could be for you!

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with the Aging in Place Program Director to assess an individual's abilities, challenges and needs in a holistic and purpose driven way, recommending updates that will help them live independently, safely and comfortably
• Coordinate with relevant departments and vendors to develop and implement home modifications based on the applicable safety and functional needs, e.g., electricians, plumbers, paint crew etc.
• Identify, recommend, purchase and oversee installation of furnishings and equipment that can help enhance the aging experience
• Educate community members on proper use of installed medical equipment
• Ensure best practices are followed when conducting home assessments
• Coordinate and monitor stockroom and inventory
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor
  
  

What you'll need:

• Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) is highly desirable, but not required
• Plumbing, electrical, painting, light remodeling experience desired, but not required
• Must possess basic inventory control and applicable computer skills
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 100 pounds
• Previous experience as a handy worker or skilled laborer required, with ability to support implementation and installation of equipment and home modifications such as grab bars, bidets etc.
• Knowledge of aging process and correct use of DME highly desired
• Possess public relations and office skills highly desired
• Must possess a valid unencumbered North Carolina Driver's License and insured vehicle (eligible for mileage reimbursement)
• Understanding of aging processes, Durable Medical Equipment and their functions
  
  

Compensation is $23.00 -$25.00 per hour, based on background and experience.

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.