Caregiver for Adult Day Program

Sevita • Troy, OH

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About The Position

The Caregiver supports adults in an adult day program, helping participants grow, learn, live well, and take part in their communities and favorite activities. The role involves developing meaningful relationships, supporting participants’ developmental goals—including budgeting, exercise, and nutrition—and assisting with personal hygiene. Caregivers may support individuals with behavioral challenges and other complex needs.

The position requires availability Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Duties may include behavioral redirection, planning and implementing creative approaches to encourage participation, staying active throughout the day, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, and providing transportation over highways and country and city roads. The advertised wage is $17 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; proof of education is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least six months of experience in intellectual disabilities, behavioral health, or mental health.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least one year after the permit period, a clean driving record meeting Sevita’s insurability policy, and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Communication, adaptability, multitasking, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible.
• Availability to work between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing behavioral redirection supports.
• Experience planning and implementing creative approaches to encourage active participation in a program and community.
• Comfort staying active throughout the day and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to provide transportation on highways, country roads, and city streets.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
• Help participants grow, learn, and live well.
• Encourage participants to take part in community activities and enjoy their favorite activities.
• Support developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition.
• Assist participants with personal hygiene.
• Support individuals with behavioral challenges and other complex needs.
• Use behavioral redirection supports as appropriate.
• Plan and implement creative approaches to encourage active participation in the program and community.
• Provide transportation support using various roadways, including highways, country roads, and city streets.

Benefits

• Pay on demand.
• Full compensation and benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Holiday pay.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Supervisors who support participants and employee wellbeing.
• Job security at an established, growing company.
• Learning and development, including tools and training.

What This Job Offers

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