Caregiver

Sevita Health; Tennessee; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Sevita Health as a Direct Support Professional, where you will provide essential support to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves assisting with daily living activities and promoting community integration. Become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to fostering independence and creating meaningful relationships.

Qualifications

• Six months of human services experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, housekeeping, and community integration.
• Document progress and maintain confidentiality.
• Transport individuals safely and monitor health.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Pay Class: Full Time
• Hours: Sat-Mon 8p-8a
• Site Location: Jefferson Maryville, TN 37801
• Rate of Pay: $15.25/hr

D&S Community Services, part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe everyone has the right to live well and deserves a fulfilling career. Join our mission-driven team and create meaningful relationships every day. Experience a career well lived with us.

SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional, Residential, provides support to 4-6 individuals in residential settings or up to 10 in periodic programs, assisting with daily activities, health, medication, and behavioral development. The role involves supporting personal care, housekeeping, recreation, transportation, community integration, shopping, and other daily living activities.

This position can be full-time or part-time, working at the program location and possibly accompanying individuals into the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Services and Supports

1. Direct Support: Assist with socialization, behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreation, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and daily activities.
2. Records: Document progress and activities accurately; review records; maintain confidentiality; complete billing documentation as applicable.
3. Management of Individuals’ Assets: Assist with money management and ensure safety of funds and property.
4. Relationships: Maintain professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and case managers; greet visitors; adhere to Sevita Customer Service Standards.
5. Reporting: Report abuse, neglect, medical, behavioral, and other incidents following policies and regulations.
6. Rights: Respect and uphold individuals' rights, maintain confidentiality, and practice universal precautions.

Health Care

1. Appointments: Accompany individuals to medical appointments; relay information to providers.
2. Medications: Administer and document medications accurately; report errors; secure medications properly.
3. General Health Care: Monitor health, document concerns, communicate with healthcare staff, and follow directives.
4. Medical Supplies and Equipment: Use equipment correctly; report malfunctions.
5. Dietary Planning: Support meal preparation, monitor mealtime, and implement dietary plans.

Employment Responsibilities

1. Training: Attend orientation and ongoing training; participate in meetings.
2. Employee Scheduling: Follow schedule, arrive on time, stay until replacement arrives, notify in case of absence, and fill shifts as needed.
3. Teamwork: Collaborate respectfully, communicate openly, and value contributions.
4. Workplace Safety: Follow safety policies, report hazards, and participate in safety training.

Maintenance

1. Vehicles: Transport individuals safely, follow laws, use safety equipment, and report incidents.
2. Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and safe environment, report hazards.
3. Maintenance and Repair: Perform minor repairs, yard work, and report issues.
4. Safety: Check water temperature, participate in safety drills, and protect individuals during emergencies.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

The following are required to perform the job:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of human services experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Vehicle registration and insurance if providing transportation.
• Complete all mandatory training and certifications on time.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Additional for Tennessee

• Maintain valid driver’s license, meet insurance requirements, and be approved to drive.

Additional Requirements for New Jersey

• Cooperate with inspections and investigations.
• Valid driver’s license in NJ or the state of residence.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to drug testing and background checks.
• Complete required training and certifications.
• Be at least 18 years old.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based health care, committed to supporting independence and growth for individuals facing physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges. With over 50 years of experience and a team of 40,000, we serve 50,000 individuals nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.