Caregiver, Community Health, Healthcare Nursing

D&S 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.

• Position Type:
  Non-exempt, full-time or part‑time, hourly role.
• Scope of Role:
  • Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit, typically supporting 4 – 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.
• Key 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.

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

• Direct Support:
  Provide direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assist with socialization, behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records:
  Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality.
• Management of Individuals’ Assets:
  Make cost‑effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice/preference.
• Relationships:
  Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, family, friends, guardians, and case managers; greet family members and visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting:
  Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; report medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Rights:
  Maintain confidentiality, respect the rights of persons served, practice universal precautions, and assist individuals in exercising their rights.

• Appointments:
  As needed, may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
• Medications:
  If assigned, accurately administer or support self‑administration of medication and document delivery; report administration errors promptly; maintain appropriate security of controlled medications and supplies.
• General Health Care:
  Monitor individual’s health; document health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; call 911 in case of emergency; follow individual health care directives.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment:
  Follow procedures for using medical equipment; report malfunction or disrepair.
• Meal Preparation:
  Prepare or support individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and choice; know special diets and prepare individual meals; monitor mealtime and implement dining plans.

• Training:
  Attend orientation and ongoing training; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Employee Scheduling:
  Work scheduled hours; arrive on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; report schedule changes promptly; may fill in for other shifts when required without causing unapproved overtime.
• Teamwork:
  Work collaboratively with others; value contributions; be courteous, communicate openly, listen, and show respect.
• Workplace Safety:
  Develop and maintain a safe workplace; comply with safety policies; report hazards and participate in safety training.

• Vehicles:
  May transport individuals; drive safely and lawfully; use safety equipment; report accidents immediately.
• Housekeeping:
  Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintain neat, clean, safe environment.
• Maintenance and Repair:
  Monitor…