Caregiver I

Evergreen Life Services is seeking a qualified Caregiver I to join our team. As a Caregiver I, you will be responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served.

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their homes, including reporting maintenance needs.
• Assist individuals served with money management, including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services, housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene.
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
• Prepare meals.
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds is done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation following applicable state agency and Evergreen Life Services policies and procedures.
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.
• Provide transportation for individuals served in the company or personal vehicle as requested.

• Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
• Valid driver's license that meets Evergreen Life Services requirements for insurance purposes and proof of liability coverage if a vehicle is owned.
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency, including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry.
• Submit to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to utilize basic computer skills.
• Prior experience as a direct support worker or in a caregiving capacity.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver).

May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments, both indoors and outdoors.