Caregiver

D&amp;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.<br/><br/><br/> • Pay Class: Full Time<br/> • Site Location: Horton- Kilgore TX<br/> • Rate of Pay: $9.00 per hour (+$2 per hour shift differential for weekend shifts)<br/> • REQUIRED: Valid Driver’s License with one-year clean driving history<br/>SUMMARY<br/> • Position Type: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role.<br/> • Scope of Role:<br/> ◦ Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.<br/> • Key Responsibilities:<br/> ◦ Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.<br/> ◦ Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.<br/><br/>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS<br/>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.<br/><br/>Services and Supports:<br/> 1. Direct Support: Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.<br/> 2. Records: Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.<br/> 3. Management of Individuals’ Assets: Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference<br/> 4. Relationships: Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.<br/> 5. Reporting: Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.<br/> 6. Rights: Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.<br/><br/>Health Care:<br/> 1. Appointments: As needed, may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.<br/> 2. Medications: If assigned, accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.<br/> 3. General Health Care: Monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care directives.<br/> 4. Medical Supplies and Equipment: Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.<br/> 5. Meal Preparation: Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.<br/><br/>Employment Responsibilities:<br/> 1. Training: Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.<br/> 2. Employee Scheduling: Works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies 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.<br/> 3. Teamwork: Works together with others, values others contributions; is courteous; communicates openly; listens; and shows respect to others.<br/> 4. Workplace Safety: Every employee plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace; complies with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; reports unsafe hazards to their supervisor and participates in safety related training or activities.<br/><br/>Maintenance:<br/> 1. Vehicles: May