Caregiver, Community Health, Healthcare Nursing

REM 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.

• Position Type:
  Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role.
• Scope of Role:
  Provide 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, and 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 assistance according to individual service or program plans; support socialization and 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 purchases within budget and according to individual choice/preferences.
• Relationships:
  Maintain healthy, professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians, case managers, and visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting:
  Report incidents of alleged abuse, neglect, medical, behavioral, or other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Rights:
  Maintain confidentiality, respect rights of persons served, practice universal precautions, and assist individuals in exercising their rights.

• Appointments:
  May accompany individuals to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from providers as needed.
• Medications:
  Accurately administer or support self-administration, document delivery, report errors promptly, and maintain security of controlled medications.
• General Health Care:
  Monitor health, document concerns, communicate with nurse or supervisor, call 911 in emergencies, and follow health care directives.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment:
  Follow procedures for using medical equipment and report malfunctions.
• Meal Preparation:
  Prepare or support individuals to prepare food according to menus and individual choice; know special diets; monitor mealtime and implement dining plans.

• Training:
  Attend orientation, ongoing training, and monthly staff meetings.
• Employee Scheduling:
  Work scheduled hours, arrive on time, stay until replacement arrives, notify supervisor when unable to work, and fill in for other shifts when required.
• Teamwork:
  Work collaboratively, value others’ contributions, be courteous, communicate openly, listen, and show respect.
• Workplace Safety:
  Maintain a safe workplace, comply with safety policies, report hazards, and participate in safety training.

• Vehicles:
  Transport individuals safely; use safety equipment; report accidents and safety concerns promptly.
• Housekeeping:
  Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping; maintain cleanliness and safety; report hazards.
• Maintenance and Repair:
  Monitor environmental safety, perform minor repairs, and report equipment or facility issues.
• Safety:
  Check water temperature when bathing, participate in safety drills, and protect individuals during emergencies.

• Perform other duties and activities as required.
• MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping.

• None

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

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