Direct Support Professional

Sevita; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 28,309 - 29,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full benefits package

Paid time off and holiday pay

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join its mission-driven team in Puyallup, Washington. In this role, you'll help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting their growth and well-being.

Your responsibilities include developing meaningful relationships, assisting with personal hygiene, and helping participants achieve their developmental goals. Competitive pay and a full benefits package, including a 401(k) match, are offered.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and skills in communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred.
• Must be patient, compassionate, reliable, and responsible.
• Valid driver's license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals grow, learn, and live well.
• Develop meaningful relationships with individuals served.
• Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting and exercise.
• Assist people with personal hygiene and complex needs.

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. This role is for a caregiver in Sevita’s mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist people with personal hygiene and support individuals who may have behavioral challenges and other complex needs

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand, full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Supportive supervisors who care deeply about participants and your wellbeing
• Job security at an established, growing company
• Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Compensation

Hourly rate: $20.55 for individuals with less than one year of relevant experience and $21.65 for those with one or more years of relevant experience, as determined by the employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.