Direct Care Aide

Lifesteps, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums

Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time

Short & long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403B Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Direct Care Aide in the Brookline area of Pittsburgh, PA. This role offers a chance to positively impact the lives of individuals with special needs by providing quality care while promoting independence. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to lift 200 lbs with assistance. Lifesteps offers a great benefits package including paid medical, dental and vision insurance, vacation, retirement plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to assist individuals to live independently at home and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to individuals while treating them with respect and dignity.
• Assist individuals in learning to live and function independently.

Skills

Ability to lift 200 lbs with assistance

Valid driver’s license/auto insurance

Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances

Job description

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Direct Care Aide in the Brookline area.

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for nearly 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary:

The Direct Support Professional provides a high level of quality care to individuals while ensuring that each individual is treated with respect and dignity. Improves the quality of life for each individual by assisting them in learning to live and function as independently as possible in their home and community.

Full-time schedule: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Position Requirements:

• 18 years or older
• Ability to lift 200 lbs with assistance
• Valid driver’s license/auto insurance
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances

Benefits:

GREAT benefit package for full-time employment includes 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time; short & long-term disability insurance; Tuition reimbursement; 403B Retirement Plan; Life Insurance and 12 paid holidays.

EEO / ADA Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA (American Disabilities Act)

Lifesteps is a Drug-free Workplace