Caregiver, Community Health, Mental Health

Overview

D&S 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 deserve a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Pay rate: $14.50 HRLY. Must have a full valid Driver’s License held for at least 12 months and a reliable vehicle with proof of auto insurance and registration used to transport clients.

Part-time (up to 31 hours per week). Schedules are based on client needs and include nights and weekends, such as 12-hour shifts (8 AM – 8 PM / 8 PM – 8 AM) and 16-hour shifts (4 PM – 8 AM). We have locations in Ashland and Louisa.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license held for at least 12 months (permits and intermediates do not qualify).
• Must have a reliable vehicle with current insurance and registration for use throughout your shift to transport clients to appointments or outings.
• All new hires must attend a paid orientation for two weeks, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, regardless of full-time, part-time, or PRN status.

You’ll assist people with personal hygiene and support individuals who may have behavioral challenges or other complex needs. Duties include meal prep, medication administration, housekeeping, and personal care (e.g., feeding, dressing, hygiene, toileting). You may also provide total care, including lifting, transferring, and using equipment like gait belts and Hoyer lifts.

• Competitive pay and a benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off plus holiday pay
• Network of support:
  Supervisors who care about participants and your wellbeing
• Job security: A stable job at an established, growing company
• Learning and development:
  Training and tools to support a fulfilling career

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent if younger than 21
• Experience:
  
  Six months in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
• Skills:
  
  Communication, adaptability, multi-tasking, teamwork, time-management
• Behaviors:
  Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
• Driver’s License:
  Full and valid Driver’s License held for at least 12 months (permits or intermediates do not qualify)
• Vehicle:
  Valid Driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

Equal opportunity employer statement:
Sevita does 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.