Direct Care Aide

Lifesteps; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid

Dental premiums paid

Vision premiums paid

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan (403b)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps, a local, human service agency with over 100 years of service, is hiring Direct Care Aides to assist adults with disabilities in a residential setting in Bridgeville, PA.

These caregivers help with daily living activities, meals, personal care, and transportation to appointments, in a supportive home environment. Full-time hours with evening and overnight shifts are available, plus part-time options. No experience is required and paid training is provided.

Qualifications

• 18 yrs. or older.
• Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance.
• Valid driver’s license/auto insurance.
• 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.
• Individual goal attainment assistance.
• Community outings and activities.

Skills

18 yrs or older

Lift up to 200 lbs

Driver's license

Background clearances

Job description

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 Bridgeville, PA.

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.

Duties can include:

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

Lifesteps offers steady, full-time hours! Available Shifts are: Evenings 3 pm to 7 am and Overnights 11 pm to 7 am

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
• Valid driver’s license/auto insurance
• 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!

Lifesteps – Where Rewarding Opportunities Start!

EOE/ADA Drug-free Workplace

Full-Time: 3:00pm-11:00pm, 11:00pm-7:00am