Caregiver

Sevita • D'Iberville, MS

10h

About The Position

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, 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 at Sevita, you will join a mission-driven team, develop meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve, and help them grow, learn, and live well. You will experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants, take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities, and support them with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. The role also involves assisting people with their personal hygiene and supporting individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, dedicated to helping people live a full, more independent life by providing quality services and individualized supports, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. This mission has been upheld for over 50 years, with 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Communication skills
• Adaptability skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Teamwork skills
• Time-management skills
• Patient behavior
• Compassionate behavior
• Reliable behavior
• Responsible behavior
• 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

• Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well
• Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
• Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants
• 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
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and Development: Investment in your development and provision of tools and training

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