Caregiver

Sevita•Shinnston, WV

1d•Onsite

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 everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. As a Caregiver at REM West Virginia, you will join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate daily. You will experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants. The role involves taking the initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities, as well as supporting them with developmental goals like budgeting, dental hygiene, exercise, and nutrition. You will be a caregiver for people with a variety of needs, including autism and similar conditions, assisting with personal hygiene and providing support to individuals who may 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 full, more independent lives through quality services and individualized supports. With over 50 years of mission-driven work, Sevita's 40,000 team members serve 50,000 individuals across the U.S.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Cooking
Cleaning
Assisting with personal care, such as eating, dressing, bathing and toileting
Ability to stay calm and problem solve in stressful situations
Patient
Compassionate
Reliable
Responsible
Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance in some positions

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination

Responsibilities

Help people grow, learn, and live well
Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
Take the initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, dental hygiene, exercise, and nutrition
Provide care for people with a variety of needs, including autism, and similar conditions
Assist with personal hygiene
Provide support to individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs, including autism and related conditions

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Pay on Demand
Full benefits package for full time employees
401(k) with a 3% company match
Weekly or even daily pay available
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing in waiver homes and group homes
A stable job at an established, growing company
Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career in a group home or waiver setting