In-Home Caregiver: Compassionate Community Support

Sevita; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to provide frontline services in residential programs. You will implement individual service plans, assist with daily living activities, monitor health needs, document progress, and help people we serve participate in social, recreational, and community activities.

Qualified applicants have a valid driver's license, are at least 18 years old, and are committed to dignity, respect, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing; car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.

Skills

Direct support

Recordkeeping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months of experience in human services

Job description

REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to provide frontline services in residential programs. You will implement individual service plans, assist with daily living activities, monitor health needs, document progress, and help people we serve participate in social, recreational, and community activities.

Qualified applicants have a valid driver's license, are at least 18 years old, and are committed to dignity, respect, and