Caregiver

Sevita • Sarasota, FL

9d

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a Sevita company, is seeking a caring and dependable Caregiver to provide hands-on support to individuals in their daily lives. The role helps people build skills and live fuller, more independent lives through assistance with activities, personal care, social skills, community outings, shopping, budgeting, and meal preparation.

Caregivers work as part of a supportive team, attend trainings and team meetings, communicate effectively, and complete documentation while following individualized care plans and maintaining accurate, confidential records. They build positive relationships with the individuals they support, their families, guardians, and case managers, and report health concerns, incidents, and safety issues promptly.

The role also includes accompanying individuals to medical appointments, assisting with medication administration after training, monitoring health needs, following emergency procedures, preparing meals according to dietary guidelines, doing light housekeeping and safety checks, and safely transporting individuals to appointments, errands, recreational activities, and community events. A paid two-week training program is provided.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to complete the paid two-week training program, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Comfortable with occasional lifting and physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support with daily activities, personal care, social skills, community outings, shopping, budgeting, and meal preparation.
• Attend trainings and team meetings, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with teammates.
• Complete documentation, follow individualized care plans, and maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Build positive relationships with individuals supported, their families, guardians, and case managers.
• Promptly report health concerns, incidents, and safety issues, and help protect the rights, health, and wellbeing of individuals.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, assist with medication administration after training, monitor health needs, and follow emergency procedures.
• Prepare meals, follow dietary guidelines, and encourage healthy eating habits.
• Assist with light housekeeping, safety checks, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
• Safely transport individuals to appointments, errands, recreational activities, and community events while following driving guidelines.
• Maintain reliable attendance to support continuity and quality of care.

Benefits

• $2,000 retention bonus during the first year.
• Staff appreciation events, employee recognition, holiday celebrations, giveaways, and team activities throughout the year.
• Paid two-week training program.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Supportive managers and team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED