Full-Time Direct Support Professional

Sevita Health; New Jersey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of home and community-based health care as a Caregiver. In this full-time role, you will assist clients with daily activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The ideal candidate is patient, friendly, and dedicated to making a difference in others' lives. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of experience in human services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, toileting, and hygiene.
• Transport participants to appointments.
• Provide companionship and conversation.

Skills

Communication

Caring attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries, illnesses, and other challenges. In various locations and community-based settings, we offer programs including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members, and Veterans.

Caregiver (Full-Time)

Pay starting at $16.25/hr
+$.50 (1-4 years experience)
+$1.00 (5+ years experience)

Preliminary Requirements

• Proof of one year of non-probationary Driver's License Required
• Must be able to attend orientation held M-F, 9am-4pm

Would you like to make a difference every day in someone’s life? In this role, you will carry out rewarding work and play a crucial role in our organization’s success. The ideal candidate will be patient, friendly, and have excellent communication skills, with a heart for caring for others. Must be able to follow instructions and perform various tasks to help clients.

Responsibilities for Caregiver:

• Assist with bathing, toileting, and hygiene
• Transport participants to appointments
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Wheelchair assistance and transportation
• Provide companionship and conversation
• Ensure overall safety and wellbeing of clients
• Proper lifting and bending to support clients

Qualifications required for Caregiver position:

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months to one year of experience in human services
• Valid non-probationary driver's license with no restrictions
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Successful background check clearance
• Caring attitude and dedication to assisting others
• Ability and willingness to properly bend and lift to support clients

Whether you have previous experience or this sounds like the impact you want to make, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Full, part-time, and as-needed schedules available
• Paid Time Off and health benefits for employees working at least 30 hours/week
• Paid training, holiday pay, mileage reimbursement
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Work with supportive colleagues and see your impact on those we serve
• A dynamic work environment where no day is the same
• Stable work opportunities funded by federal and state payers

Work with fantastic co-workers — apply today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based health care. We believe everyone deserves a full, independent life. We provide quality services and supports that promote growth and independence, regardless of challenges faced.

With over 50 years of experience, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and improve care for the 50,000 individuals we serve across the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.