Caregiver
About The Position
D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. You will be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well. You will develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve. You will experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants. You will take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities. You will support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this mission our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's license
- Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking skills
- Teamwork skills
- Time-management skills
- Patient behavior
- Compassionate behavior
- Reliable behavior
- Responsible behavior
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination
Responsibilities
- Helping people grow, learn, and live well
- Developing real, meaningful relationships with the individuals served
- Taking initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
- Supporting participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
- Assisting people with their personal hygiene
- Supporting individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
Benefits
- Pay on Demand
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- A stable job at an established, growing company
- Tools and training for a fulfilling career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
