Direct Support Professional

Sevita • Keokuk, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Caregiver at Sevita, you will engage in rewarding work helping individuals grow, learn, and live well. This role involves developing meaningful relationships with the people you serve, taking initiative to integrate participants into the community, and supporting them with developmental goals such as budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. You will also provide assistance with personal hygiene and support individuals facing behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you possess compassion, patience, and find purpose in this type of work, Sevita offers a promising future.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
• Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
• Vehicle: Valid Driver's license (minimum 1 year old) and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Responsibilities

• Help 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

• Competitive Pay: $16.00/hour
• Pay on Demand
• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 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