Caregiver

Sevita • Galax, VA

21h

About The Position

Sevita provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The company believes every person has the right to live well and deserves a fulfilling career. As a Caregiver, you will join a mission-driven team, creating meaningful relationships and helping individuals grow, learn, and live well. You will be trusted to do what's right for participants, helping them engage in community activities and achieve developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. The role also involves assisting with personal hygiene and supporting individuals with behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you are compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you will find a promising future at Sevita. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, committed to helping people live full, more independent lives for over 50 years, serving 50,000 individuals with 40,000 team members across the U.S.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Communication skills
• Adaptability skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Teamwork skills
• Time-management skills
• Patient
• Compassionate
• Reliable
• Responsible
• Valid Driver's license
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination

Responsibilities

• Help people grow, learn, and live well
• Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
• Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
• Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
• Assist people with their personal hygiene
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Pay on Demand
• Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Investment in your development and provision of tools and training for a fulfilling career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees