Caregiver

Sevita • Sarasota, FL

9d

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a Sevita company, is seeking a caring and dependable Caregiver to provide hands-on support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, physical, and behavioral challenges. The role helps individuals with daily activities, personal care, social skills, community outings, shopping, budgeting, and meal preparation, with the goal of supporting greater independence and a fulfilling life.

Caregivers work with a supportive team, attend trainings and team meetings, communicate with colleagues, and maintain reliable attendance. The position also involves following individualized care plans, completing confidential documentation, building relationships with individuals and their families, guardians, and case managers, and promptly reporting health, safety, or incident concerns. Healthcare-related duties include accompanying individuals to medical appointments, assisting with medication administration after training, monitoring health needs, and following emergency procedures. Other duties include preparing meals according to dietary guidelines, light housekeeping and safety checks, and safely transporting individuals to appointments, errands, recreational activities, and community events.

No prior experience is required; paid training is provided. The listed shifts are 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Training is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, for two weeks.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to complete the paid two-week training program, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
• Comfortable with occasional lifting and physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and personal care.
• Help individuals build social skills and participate in community outings.
• Assist with shopping, budgeting, and meal preparation.
• Attend trainings and team meetings, communicate effectively, and collaborate with team members.
• Follow individualized care plans and complete accurate, confidential documentation.
• Build positive relationships with individuals, their families, guardians, and case managers.
• Promptly report health concerns, incidents, or safety issues and help protect the rights, health, and wellbeing of individuals.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, assist with medication administration after training, monitor health needs, and follow emergency procedures.
• Follow dietary guidelines and encourage healthy eating habits.
• Perform light housekeeping and safety checks to maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
• Safely transport individuals to appointments, errands, recreational activities, and community events while following driving guidelines.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

Benefits

• $2,000 retention bonus during the first year.
• Staff appreciation events, employee recognition, holiday celebrations, giveaways, and team activities.
• Paid two-week training program.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Meaningful work supporting individuals.

What This Job Offers

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