Caregiver, Healthcare Nursing, Community Health

Mentor Community Services
, a part of the Sevita family, provides community‑based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Direct Support:
  Provide direct 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 or preference.
• Relationships:
  Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greet family members and other 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 being served according to applicable bill of rights; practice universal precautions; assist individuals in exercising their rights.

• Appointments:
  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; promptly report administration errors; 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 emergency; follow individual health care directives.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment:
  Follow procedures for utilizing medical equipment; report malfunction or disrepair.
• Meal Preparation:
  Prepare or support individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; know special diets and prepare individual meals accordingly; monitor mealtime and correctly implement dining plans.

• Training:
  Attend orientation and ongoing training as directed; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Employee Scheduling:
  Work scheduled hours; arrive on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; notify supervisor in advance when unable to work; may fill in for other shifts without causing unapproved overtime.
• Teamwork:
  Work together with others, value contributions, be courteous, communicate openly, listen, and show respect.
• Workplace Safety:
  Comply with all established safety policies, procedures and rules; report unsafe hazards; participate in safety training or activities.

• Vehicles:
  Transport individuals into the community; drive safely and according to local laws; ensure proper use of safety equipment; report accidents immediately.
• Housekeeping:
  Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintain a neat, clean, safe environment; report hazards.
• Maintenance and Repair:
  Monitor environmental safety; make minor repairs; perform yard…