Caregiver (Lake Charles)

About the role

Sevita Whole Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides community-based integrated health care for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Position Type: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role. Scope of Role: Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Document progress and activity accurately; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality.
• Make cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the individual's budget and according to their choice/preference.
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers; greet family members and visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal