Caregiver - Full Time

Sevita•Lake Forest Park, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides direct support to individuals in a program or unit, typically serving 4–6 people in residential settings or up to 10 in periodic programs. Support is delivered according to individual service or program plans and includes assistance with daily living, personal care, health maintenance, medication, socialization, behavioral development, and community participation. The role includes documenting progress and activities, maintaining confidentiality and individuals’ rights, communicating with families and care teams, reporting incidents and suspected abuse or neglect, and supporting health care needs. Caregivers may prepare meals, accompany individuals to appointments or into the community, transport individuals, maintain a safe and clean environment, and perform minor maintenance as needed. Employees attend required training and meetings, follow workplace safety procedures, and work their scheduled hours, including filling in for other shifts when required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Working knowledge of computers.
Valid driver’s license in good standing; New Jersey license required for New Jersey residents, or a valid license in the employee’s state of residence if commuting from another state.
Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation to individuals.
Complete all state-required training and certifications within mandated timeframes and maintain required qualifications.
Meet company insurance and driving-record requirements and obtain management approval to drive on behalf of the company.
Submit to required pre-employment drug testing for employees hired after June 15, 2018, and random or for-cause drug testing.
Submit to criminal background checks and be determined not disqualified by the Department of Human Services before working with individuals served.
Agree to Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI) checks.
Successfully complete required training and demonstrate proficiency in all required areas.
For New Jersey employees, have at minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred (outside the New Jersey addendum’s minimum requirement).
Six months of experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support according to individual service or program plans, including personal care, socialization, behavioral development, housekeeping, recreation, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
Accurately document progress and activities, review records and logs for service-plan changes, and maintain confidentiality.
Make appropriate, cost-effective purchases within the individual’s budget and according to their preferences.
Maintain healthy, professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians, friends, and case managers, and implement customer service standards.
Report suspected abuse or neglect and medical, behavioral, or other incidents according to applicable requirements and policy.
Respect individuals’ rights, practice universal precautions, and assist individuals in exercising their rights.
Accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed and relay information to and from medical providers.
Administer medications or support self-administration when assigned, document medications and treatments, report errors promptly, and secure medications and supplies appropriately.
Monitor health, document concerns, communicate with a nurse or supervisor, follow health care directives, and call 911 in emergencies.
Use medical equipment properly and report malfunction or disrepair.
Prepare or support preparation of meals according to menus, individual preferences, special diets, and dining plans.
Attend orientation, ongoing training, and monthly staff meetings; work scheduled hours and follow attendance and shift coverage procedures.
Work cooperatively and respectfully with others and comply with safety policies, procedures, and training.
Transport individuals when needed, drive safely and lawfully, use required safety equipment, and report accidents and safety concerns.
Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping, maintain a clean and safe environment, monitor environmental safety, make minor repairs as appropriate, and report repair needs.
Perform yard maintenance, keep walkways safe, and remove snow as needed.
Check water temperature when required, participate in safety drills, and protect individuals in emergencies.
Cooperate with inspections, inquiries, and investigations conducted by the licensee or Department of Human Services staff.
Perform other duties and activities as required.