Caregiver

Sevita•DeWitt, IA

14d

About The Position

The Life Skills Trainer/Caregiver provides training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care in residential and community settings. The role supports individuals with living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other assistance. Duties include helping with meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration. The caregiver facilitates working relationships between employers and individuals served, supports community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings, and may provide transportation to work or other activities. The role works closely with clinical staff to support established therapeutic and behavioral plans. This is a 32-hour-per-week full-time position on an overnight shift from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Pay is $16.00–$19.50 per hour, depending on experience.

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 18 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.
Support individuals in residential and community settings.
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 or other activities.
Work with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.