What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional/Caregiver position 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 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.
More about Sevita: https://vimeo.com/554563329
Primary Responsibilities:
- Within the supported home environment assist individuals in learning basic living skills such as communication, social, behavioral, personal care, home management, meal-planning, shopping, & health maintenance
- Monitor health needs, including medications, special diets, outstanding needs, and respond effectively to emergencies and illnesses
- Accompany individuals on community activities, provide informal training in appropriate social behaviors via exhibiting mature behavior and appropriate decision-making abilities
- Support individuals’ participation in cultural, recreational, and educational activities both at home and in the community
- Ensure Service Plan (ISP, treatment plan), is followed in accordance with the individual’s preferred activities and goals in collaboration with family members, service professionals, and agencies.
- Ensure individuals are free from abuse, mistreatment, and/or neglect and that the living environment is safe and sanitary
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s license, clean driving record, proof of insurance desired
- Ability to satisfy a background check
- Read, write and speak English proficiently enough to follow a plan of care
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of unbalanced weight with/without reasonable accommodations
- Willingness to work a flexible, non-traditional schedule
- Experience with Positive Behavioral Support & Management desired but not required
Why Join Us?
- Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules are available
- Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
