Caregiver at Sevita

Saint Rose, LA 70087

About the Job

D&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.

Caregiver

Kenner, LA

Pay Rate: $11.75 hourly (CNA Certified $12.25)

Why wait for payday? At Sevita, you get paid daily with Dayforce Wallet!

Please Note: You must be 18 years of age or older and have held a valid driver's license (not an intermediate or permit) for at least 12 months. You must also have a reliable vehicle to use each day you are scheduled to work as you may need to transport our clients to a medical appointment or outing.

Regardless of whether you choose to work full-time or part-time, you will need to be able to attend our paid orientation for two weeks from Monday through Friday at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL

You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. You'll perform all duties of the caregiver role including but not limited to: Cooking meals, administering medications, and housekeeping. Providing Personal care such as assistance with eating, dressing, brushing teeth, shaving, bathing, toileting or wiping. Providing Total Care and assisting the client in all areas of daily living such as feeding, changing, and transferring clients using manual lifting and lifting medical equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts. We cannot guarantee you will be assigned to a home without a client who needs total care. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.

EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER

Competitive Pay: Full benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SEVITA

MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER!

Education: If younger than 21 years of age, a High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible
Driver's Licenses: Held a full and valid Driver's License 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

Apply today and explore careers, well lived at Sevita.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do 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.