Direct Care Aides

Lifesteps, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick and personal time

12 paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps, a local human service agency in Washington, PA, is hiring compassionate Direct Care Aides to support adults with disabilities in a residential home setting. Full-time hours with Evening (3 pm–11 pm) or Overnight (11 pm–7 am) shifts, plus flexible part-time options, are available.

Paid training provided and no prior experience required. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, meals, transportation, grooming, medication administration, and community activities, with a

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

• Assist adults with daily living activities (dressing, bathing, grooming)
• Cook and serve meals, clean and maintain the home
• Shop for groceries and supplies
• Provide transportation to appointments
• Administer medications as directed
• Support community outings and recreational activities
• Support individual goal attainment and safety

Skills

Ability to lift up to 200 lbs

Valid driver’s license/auto insurance

ACT 33/34 and FBI 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 Washington, 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 11 pm OR Overnight Shifts 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!

EOE/ADA Drug-free Workplace