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Sevita Caregiver in Bakersfield, California
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. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Direct Support Professional - $16.74 hourly
Would you like to make a positive difference in the lives of others? Join our mission. Based in community settings, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, DSPs provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible.
Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration (as needed)
Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilities
Support persons served with living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming, and/or bathing and toileting (as needed)
Assist individuals we serve to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors (we provide training)
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Must be minimum of 18 years of age
One year of experience directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (preferred)
Valid CA driver’s license in good standing
Regular access to a reliable vehicle with proof of valid registration and insurance required for some programs
Successful clearance of background checks
A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do
Why Join Us?
Part-time and Full-time schedules available.
Variety of company perks for all employees including discounts on monthly cell phone bill, to major attractions and theme parks, discounts on movie tickets and a bunch of other fun things
Dayforce Wallet - get paid for the hours you work right away without waiting for payday!
Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
Enjoy job security with nationwide career develop ment and advancement opportunities - you can make a career here!
We have meaningful, energizing, and rewarding work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
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.
Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities