Caregiver

Sevita; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, client-centered care in a residential program in Cypress, Texas. This non-exempt, hourly role supports 4–6 individuals, assisting with daily living, health maintenance, and community integration.

You will follow individual service plans, document progress, assist with activities, and collaborate with nurses, case managers and families.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities, such as personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

Skills

Direct support

Documentation

Health monitoring

Transportation support

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months experience in human services

Job description

Summary

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, typically supporting 4–6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities, such as personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

Services And Supports

• Direct Support: Assist with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records: Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals’ Assets: Make cost‑effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice or preference.
• Relationships: Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greet family members and other visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting: 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.
• Rights: Maintain confidentiality, respect the rights of persons being served, according to applicable bill of rights; practice universal precautions; assist individuals in exercising their rights.

Health Care

• Appointments: May accompany individuals to medical appointments as needed; relay orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
• Medications: 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.
• General Health Care: 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.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment: Correctly follow procedures in utilizing medical equipment; report malfunction or disrepair.
• Meal Preparation: 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.

Employment Responsibilities

• Training: Attend orientation and ongoing training as directed; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Employee Scheduling: 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.
• Teamwork: Work together with others, value others' contributions; be courteous; communicate openly; listen; and show respect to others.
• Workplace Safety: Every employee plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace; comply with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; report unsafe hazards to their supervisor and participate in safety related training or activities.

Maintenance

• Vehicles: 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.
• Housekeeping: Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintain neat, clean and safe environment; report hazards or safety concerns.
• Maintenance and Repair: 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.
• Safety: Check water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participate in safety drills and protect persons being served in the event of emergency.

Other

• Perform other duties and activities as required.
• MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required For The Job

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• 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.

Work Environment

• Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Addendum

• CS New Jersey – Refer to: CS NJ Addendum – Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing in the State of New Jersey; however, if the person lives in another state and is commuting, they must have a valid driver’s license in good standing for the state in which they live.
• At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent is required.
• All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment. All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion.
• Employees must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served. In addition to this, it is a requirement that all employees agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, as well as completing an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
• Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings.
• Shall be at least 18 years of age.

As an equal opportunity employer, we 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.