Direct Care Aide

Lifesteps Inc; Penn Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifesteps, a long-standing human service agency in Penn Hills, PA, is seeking Direct Care Aides to support adults with disabilities in a residential setting. The role emphasizes daily living activities, personal care, meal prep, medication administration, and transportation to appointments.

This full-time position offers paid training, flexible shifts (evenings or days), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement and time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift up to 200 lbs with assistance.
• ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required.
• No experience necessary; paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with disabilities in activities of daily living.
• Cook and serve meals; clean the home.
• Shop for groceries and supplies; transport to appointments.
• Provide personal care such as grooming or bathing; medication administration.
• Coordinate community outings and activities.

Skills

Ability to lift 200 lbs

18+ years old

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 Penn Hills, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 11394

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 Penn Hills, 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
• Community Outings and fun activities

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