Direct Support Caregiver

Sevita • Mount Orab, OH

15h • 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. This role involves joining a mission-driven team and creating relationships that motivate daily. As a Caregiver at Sevita, you will be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well, developing real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve, and experiencing ownership and trust from your leaders. You will take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities, and support them with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. The position also requires assisting people with their personal hygiene and supporting individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, dedicated to helping everyone live a full, more independent life by providing quality services and individualized supports, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. This mission has been upheld for over 50 years by 40,000 team members serving 50,000 individuals across the U.S.

Requirements

• Drivers License for at least 1 year (post permit)
• Clean driving record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Communication skills
• Adaptability skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Teamwork skills
• Time-management skills
• Patient behavior
• Compassionate behavior
• Reliable behavior
• Responsible behavior
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience Intellectual disabilities, behavioral health, or mental health

Responsibilities

• 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 initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
• Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
• Assist people with their personal hygiene
• Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Benefits

• Pay on Demand
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Holiday pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• Job Security: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees