Caregiver

Sevita•Sophia, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive as a Caregiver at REM West Virginia: Each day, you will be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well. Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve. Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants. 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. You will be a caregiver for people with a variety of needs, including autism, and similar conditions. Assisted living means helping with personal hygiene and providing support to individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs, including autism and related conditions. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Helping people grow, learn, and live well.
Developing real, meaningful relationships with the individuals served.
Helping participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities.
Supporting participants with developmental goals like budgeting, dental hygiene, exercise, and nutrition.
Providing personal hygiene assistance.
Providing support to individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs, including autism and related conditions.
Cooking, cleaning, assisting with personal care, such as eating, dressing, bathing and toileting.
Ability to stay calm and problem solve in stressful situations.