Direct Care Companion

Lifesteps, Inc.; Worthington (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick 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 Worthington, PA, is hiring Direct Care Aides to support adults with disabilities in a residential setting. Duties include daily living activities, meal prep, grooming, transportation, and community outings.

No experience is required, and paid training is provided, with full-time hours available. Shifts run daytime 7 am–3 pm or 7 am–11 pm, with part-time hours also offered and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion and ability to work with adults with disabilities.
• No previous experience required; paid training provided.
• Ability to lift up to 200 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with daily living activities, such as dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transportation to appointments.
• Cook and serve meals, clean the home, and shop for groceries and supplies.
• Provide personal care assistance including grooming or bathing.
• Assist with medication administration as directed.
• Support community outings and recreational activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring demeanor

Mobility assistance

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 Worthington, 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: Daytime 7 am to 3 pm OR 7 am to 11 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!