Caregiver Part-Time

About the role

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person‑centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. 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.
• Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs; 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 visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect per internal/external standards; report medical, behavioral, and other incidents per Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the rights of persons served per 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/from medical providers.
• If assigned, accurately administer or support self‑administration of medication; document delivery; promptly report administration errors; maintain appropriate security of controlled medications and supplies.
• Monitor individual's health; document health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor; call 911 in emergency; follow individual health care directives.
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