Caregiver – Kenner, LA
D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are seeking students for part-time or full-time caregiver roles in the area. We offer flexible scheduling and weekend shifts.
Caregiver
Pay Rate: $11.75 hourly (CNA Certified $12.25)
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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. You may provide Personal care such as assistance with eating, dressing, brushing teeth, shaving, bathing and toileting. 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.
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.