Caregiver

Sevita • Sioux City, IA

6d

About The Position

The Caregiver, also described as a Life Skills Trainer/Caregiver, provides training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care in living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of support in residential and community settings. The role assists with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration. Caregivers 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 closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans. The stated schedule is full-time, 32 hours, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pay 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 and responsible attitude, with a compassionate approach.
• Commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care in living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms 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