Compassionate Direct Support Specialist

Merakey; Slatington (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 19,036 - 27,112; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral bonuses

Care.com membership

Phone discounts

Paid training

Career development

Retirement plan

Goga well-being

Backup childcare

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Educational partnerships

Entertainment discounts

Travel discounts

Job summary

Merakey in Slatington, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care and support with daily living activities on various shifts, including PRN and full-time positions.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, meal prep, documenting progress, and offering community support and transportation. The role involves promoting health and safety and may include medication support as trained; valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life‑skills development, including household tasks and social skills.
• Provide community support and transportation.
• Promote health, safety and well‑being, including medication support (as trained).
• Complete required documentation, progress notes and service logs.

Skills

ADL support

Mobility assistance

Medication support

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Merakey in Slatington, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care and support with daily living activities on various shifts, including PRN and full-time positions.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, meal prep, documenting progress, and offering community support and transportation. The role involves promoting health and safety and may include medication support as trained; valid driver's license is required.