Caregiver
Base Pay: $15/hr
Company Overview
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care services. With over 40,000 employees serving more than 50,000 individuals nationwide, Sevita is dedicated to empowering adults and children with diverse needs to live independently and thrive in their communities.
Position Summary
As a Caregiver at Sevita, you’ll play a critical role in supporting Adults with TBI's (Traumatic brain injury, brain trauma or brain damage). Autism (verbal and non-verbal), down syndrome, cerebral palsy, schizophrenia, and developmental disabilities including intellectual disability. We also care for individuals with high-magnitude and/or intense behavioral needs. Your role will combine hands-on caregiving with behavioral support, helping individuals develop functional life skills and positive replacement behaviors to support greater independence while ensuring their daily safety and dignity.
This is a direct care role where compassion, patience, critical thinking, a strong work ethic and consistency are key to success.
Key Responsibilities
Provide daily living support, including hygiene, meals, mobility, and medication reminders
Engage clients in meaningful, structured activities and community involvement
Monitor health status and report any changes or concerns
Remain awake and attentive to monitor for risks; and report/intervene (per company training/policies) to ensure safety of all residents and staff
De-escalate challenging behaviors using approved intervention techniques
Take direction from clinicians, nurses, supervisor/managers to properly implement behavior support plans and follow safety protocols
Document all tasks and support provided during your shift
Support individuals during behavioral crises, including use of physical interventions when trained and appropriate
Drive clients to appointments, school, or community outings
Maintain a clean, supportive, and respectful living environment
Remain in active compliance with the company’s mandatory training/certification requirements
Collaborate with families, clinical staff, and other caregivers to ensure coordinated care
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Must be able to commute or relocate to Lutz, FL 33549.
Compassionate, reliable, and able to remain calm under pressure
Preferred Qualifications for Health Field Candidates
We welcome applicants with a background in health or behavioral care. Preferred candidates may have:
Professional work experience working with individuals exhibiting high-magnitude and severe behaviors
Crisis prevention knowledge and hands-on experience (e.g., CPI, PCM, TCI)
CNA certification or direct care experience supporting behavioral individuals who may also have physical disability and/or medical conditions
Ability to align clinical and behavioral skills with the structure and goals of our program, especially in serving youth on the autism spectrum
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid time off, paid sick time, and paid training
Paid orientation
Paid enrollment in 40-hour RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) course and state certification
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Referral Bonus Program