Direct Support Caregiver

Sevita; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Time Off

Network of Support

Job Security

Learning and Development

Job summary

REM Community Services, a part of Sevita, is seeking PRN relief caregivers in Ohio. Earn $17.00 per hour, with shifts as needed.

You will support individuals with developmental disabilities, assist with personal hygiene, help them participate in community activities, and collaborate with supervisors. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required; relief positions have no guaranteed hours and no holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and compassionate interaction with participants.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities in a care setting.
• Effective multitasking and collaboration with team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Support participation in community activities and goals.
• Build meaningful relationships and follow care plans set by supervisors.
• Be reliable, patient, and engage participants with empathy.
• Maintain safety, transportation, and documentation as required.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Time-management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Pay $17.00 per hour! PRN positions available.

Available Schedule

• PRN relief – as needed

Relief position: Hours are not guaranteed and depend on operational needs. Employees must work at least once per month when shifts are available and maintain required training and eligibility. Relief employees are not eligible for holiday pay.

This position requires a valid driver’s license held for at least one year (post-permit) and a clean motor vehicle record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy.

THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL

• Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well
• Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve
• Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants
• Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
• Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition

You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.

EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER

• Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
• Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
• Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

What You’ll Bring To Sevita

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
• Skills: Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
• Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
• Vehicle: Valid Driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

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.