Caregiver

Sevita • Mount Prospect, IL

6d

About The Position

The Life Skills Trainer/Caregiver provides training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care in residential and community settings. The role supports individuals with living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance.

The caregiver assists with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration. The role also supports working relationships between employers and individuals served, encourages community involvement through outings and transportation to work or other activities, and works with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months to one year of experience in the human services field.
• Valid driver's license from state of residence.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successful clearance of background checks.
• Caring attitude and dedication to assisting others.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills.
• Reliable and responsible attitude with a compassionate approach.
• Commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care in living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other areas of assistance.
• Assist with meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
• Facilitate working relationships between employers and individuals served.
• Support community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings or providing transportation to work or other activities.
• Work closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.

Benefits

• Paid time off and health benefits for full-time employees.
• Paid training.
• Holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Full-time, part-time, and as-needed schedules are available.
• Stable and secure work opportunities, supported by Federal and State payer funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED