Caregiver

Sevita • Shinnston, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Caregiver at REM West Virginia, you will engage in rewarding work by helping individuals grow, learn, and live well. This role involves developing meaningful relationships with the people you serve and taking initiative to help participants integrate into the community and enjoy their favorite activities. You will support participants with developmental goals such as budgeting, dental hygiene, exercise, and nutrition. The position requires providing care for individuals with diverse needs, including autism and similar conditions, and offering assisted living support, which encompasses personal hygiene assistance and aid for those with behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Compassion, patience, and a sense of purpose in this work are key to a promising future at Sevita.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to cook
• Ability to clean
• Ability to assist with personal care, such as eating, dressing, bathing and toileting
• Ability to stay calm and problem solve in stressful situations
• Patient
• Compassionate
• Reliable
• Responsible
• Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance in some positions

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 the initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
• Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, dental hygiene, exercise, and nutrition
• Provide assisted living, including helping with personal hygiene
• Provide support to individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Pay on Demand
• Full benefits package for full time employees
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Weekly or even daily pay available
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing in waiver homes and group homes
• Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career in a group home or waiver setting

What This Job Offers

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