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. 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:
  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.

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 per 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:
  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; promptly report administration errors; maintain appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• General Health Care:
  Monitor individual’s health; document health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; call 911 in the event of emergency; follow individual health care directives.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment:
  Follow procedures in 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 any dining plans.

• Training:
  Attend orientation and on‑going training as directed; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Employee Scheduling:
  Work scheduled hours; arrive for work on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; notify supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
• Teamwork:
  Work together with others, value others' contributions; be courteous; communicate openly; listen; and show respect to others.
• Workplace Safety:
  Every employee plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace; comply with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; report unsafe hazards to the…