Caregiver - Sonora

Caregiver - Sonora role at Sevita

Mentor Community Services, part of Sevita, provides community‑based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join a mission‑driven team and create relationships that motivate us 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 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.

• Provide direct support or assistance in accordance with 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.
• Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes; maintain confidentiality.
• Make cost‑effective purchases within the budget of the individual served.
• Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians, and case managers.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect rights, practice universal precautions, assist individuals in exercising their rights.

• May accompany individuals to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers.
• Accurately administer or support self‑administration of medication and document delivery; promptly report errors; maintain security of controlled medications.
• Monitor individual’s health; document concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor; call 911 in emergencies; follow health care directives.
• Use medical equipment correctly; report malfunction or disrepair.
• Prepare or support individuals to prepare food according to menus and individual choice; know special diets; monitor mealtime; implement dining plans.

• Attend orientation and ongoing training; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Work scheduled hours; arrive on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; notify supervisor if unable to work.
• Work with others, value contributions, be courteous, communicate openly, listen, and show respect.
• Comply with safety policies, report hazards, participate in safety training.

• Transport individuals into the community; drive safely and follow laws; report accidents immediately; use safety equipment.
• Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping; maintain neat, clean, safe environment; report hazards.
• Make minor repairs; perform yard maintenance; report equipment needing repair.
• Check water temperature during bathing; participate in drills; protect individuals during emergencies.

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

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

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation.
• All state‑required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated time frames.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and insurance; comply with MVR requirements.

• Works at program location and may accompany individuals into the community.

• Heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds…