Caregiver
About the role
D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.
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
- Assist people with their personal hygiene
- Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
Qualifications
- Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
- Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
Skills
- None specifically listed beyond general skills required for caregiving roles
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand
- Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Paid time off plus 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
Pay
$15.56/hour, Time-and-a-Half Pay for Holidays
Schedule
Mon-Fri 7 AM–3 PM
Location
Located near BNA Airport and Smith Springs Park area
Employee Referral Bonus
$500 Employee Referral Bonus
Make a Difference in the Lives of Others
If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.
Company Information
D&S Community Services 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 all over the U.S.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.