Direct Care Aide

Lifesteps Inc; Avonmore (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental and

Vision Insurance Premiums

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emerg

12 Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

403 (b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

Job summary

Lifesteps Inc in Avonmore, PA is hiring Direct Care Aides to join a compassionate caregiving team in a residential setting. Roles include assisting adults with daily living activities, meal prep, personal care, and transportation to appointments.

Flexible shifts available, with options for mornings or evenings and paid training for newcomers. Benefits include full-time and part-time hours, clearances support, and a comprehensive benefit package.

Qualifications

• 18 yrs or older
• Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required

Responsibilities

• Cooking and serving meals
• Cleaning the house
• Shopping for groceries and supplies
• Personal care assistance like grooming or bathing
• Medication administration
• Community Outings and fun activities

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Direct Care Aide

Full-time Regular Avonmore, PA, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $16.50 Hourly

Join the Caregiving Team at Lifesteps

Lifesteps, a local, human service agency that has been in business for over 100 years, is hiring compassionate and caring staff to work with adults who have disabilities in a residential home setting in Avonmore PA. (Avonmore is located near Apollo, Vandergrift, and Saltsburg.)

Direct Care Aides(Caregivers) assist special needs individuals with their activities of daily living and home care. The direct care aide provides assistance to adults with disabilities helping them with daily activities like dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transport to doctor appointments.

Dutiescan include:

• Cooking and serving meals
• Cleaning the house
• Shopping for groceries and supplies
• Personal care assistance like grooming or bathing
• Medication administration
• Community Outings and fun activities

Lifesteps offers steady, full-time hours! Current Shifts are: Morning 7 am to 3 pm or Evening 3 pm to 11 pm.

Part-time hours are also available with flexible scheduling to fit your needs. Great for additional income or a second job.

No experience necessary! Paid training provided!

Experienced home health aides, nurse's aides, support assistants, and direct support professionals welcome!

Position Requirements:

• 18 yrs. or older
• Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required

Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

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