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. This role involves providing direct support within a single program or unit, typically supporting 4-6 individuals in residential settings or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, and skill/behavioral development
• Assist with daily activities: personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living
• Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality
• Make cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice/preference
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers; greet family members and other visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards
• Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; report medical, behavioral, and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements
• Maintain confidentiality, respect the rights of persons being served according to the applicable bill of rights; practice universal precautions; assist individuals in exercising their rights
• As needed, accompany individuals to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers as required
• If assigned, accurately administer or support self-administration of medication and document delivery of medications and treatments; promptly report administration errors; maintain appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies
• Monitor individual's health; document health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; call 911 in the event of emergency; follow individual health care directives
• Correctly follow procedures in utilizing medical equipment; report malfunction or disrepair
• Prepare or support individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; know special diets and prepare individual meals accordingly; monitor mealtime and correctly implement any dining plans
• Attend orientation and on-going training as directed; participate in monthly staff meetings
• Work scheduled hours; arrive for work on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; notify supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency
• Work together with others, value others' contributions; be courteous; communicate openly; listen; and show respect to others
• Comply with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; report unsafe hazards to supervisor and participate in safety related training or activities
• May transport individuals into the community; drive safely and according to local laws; ensure proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts, and wheelchair ties; report accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; report accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel
• Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintain neat, clean, and safe environment; report hazards or safety concerns
• Monitor environmental safety and may make minor repairs, change light bulbs, etc.; may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal; report equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required
• Check water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participate in safety drills and protect persons being served in the event of emergency
• Perform other duties and activities as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of experience in human services preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Working knowledge of computers
• Valid driver's license with one-year clean driving history
• Valid driver's license in good standing (car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services)
• All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes
• Maintain valid driver's license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company
• If an employee is determined to have lost their driving privileges by failing the company MVR driving record requirements per company policy, the employee will be required to sign a Non-Driver form and restricted from driving on behalf of the company until their MVR report satisfies the company requirements for a good driving record

Pay

• Rate of pay: $9.50 per hour
• Position Type: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role

Schedule

• Full Time Overnights
• Site Location: Sunset Haven - San Antonio, TX