Direct Care Aides

Lifesteps, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; 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, a local human service agency in the Harmarville area of Pittsburgh, PA, is hiring compassionate Direct Care Aides to support adults with disabilities in a residential home setting.

Direct Care Aides assist with daily living activities such as dressing, meals, bathing, transportation to appointments, and more, with opportunities for full-time hours and flexible shifts including overnights and evenings. No experience is required; paid training provided.

Qualifications

• No specific education required.
• Paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with activities of daily living (dressing, meals, bathing, transport).
• Cook and serve meals.
• Clean the home environment.
• Shop for groceries and supplies.
• Medication administration.
• Support with community outings and activities.

Skills

Caregiving

Mobility assistance

Background check

Job description

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 the Harmarville area of Pittsburgh, PA, 15238. This area is close to Allison Park and also Blawnox.

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: Overnights 11 pm to 7 am OR Evening/Overnight Combo working 16 hour shifts 3 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
• 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!