Caregiver
About The Position
Caregivers at REM West Virginia help people grow, learn, and live well by building meaningful relationships and supporting participants’ daily needs and developmental goals. The role involves helping participants engage in their communities and enjoy favorite activities, as well as supporting goals such as budgeting, dental hygiene, exercise, and nutrition. Caregivers support people with a variety of needs, including autism and related conditions, and may assist with personal hygiene and behavioral or other complex needs in assisted-living, group-home, or waiver-home settings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance in some positions.
- Ability to cook, clean, and assist with personal care.
- Ability to stay calm and problem-solve in stressful situations.
- Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
- Help participants take part in their communities and enjoy favorite activities.
- Support developmental goals such as budgeting, dental hygiene, exercise, and nutrition.
- Assist with personal care, including eating, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Cook and clean.
- Stay calm and problem-solve in stressful situations.
Benefits
- Pay on Demand, with weekly or daily pay options.
- Full benefits package for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with a 3% company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Supervisors who support participants and employee wellbeing.
- Training and development resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
