Caregiver

Sevita • Sioux City, IA

6d

About The Position

The Caregiver (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. Caregivers help with daily activities, including meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration. They facilitate working relationships between employers and individuals served, support community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings or providing transportation to work and other activities, and work with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans. The listed schedule is full-time, 32 hours per week, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The pay range is $16.00–$19.50 per hour, depending on years of experience, with an additional $0.75 per hour for Certified Medication Managers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months to one year of experience in the human services field.
• Valid driver's license from the 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, responsible attitude and compassionate approach.
• Commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance, and supervision 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 and other activities.
• Work 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.
• Employee referral program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

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