Caregiver (PRN)

About the role

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career.

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.

• Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans
• Assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality
• Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference
• Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers
• Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements
• Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights

Requirements

• 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 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

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community. Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Pay

Rate of Pay: $9.00 per hour

Pay Class: PRN (As Needed)

Schedule

Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role