Direct Care Worker - Allentown, PA

Attend Home Care; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Attend Home Care as a Direct Support Professional and make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Your role will involve providing daily living support, companionship, and ensuring health and safety for clients. With a starting wage of $19/hour, flexible schedules, and comprehensive training, it's a rewarding career for those with a caring spirit.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, vision benefits

Holiday pay at 1.5x

Daily pay option

Comprehensive training

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement program

Annual raises

Mentor program

Qualifications

• Compassionate, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Reliable transportation (public or personal).

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care like bathing and dressing.
• Help with errands and light housekeeping.
• Encourage clients through companionship and activities.
• Perform health and safety checks as per care plans.
• Share updates with supervisors.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Heart Can Be Their Home – Become a Direct Care WorkerToday!

Looking for a meaningful job but not sure if you’ve got the right skills? You do!

Are you fueled by compassion and eager to make a real impact? At Attend Home Care, you can turn your caring spirit into a rewarding career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). In Louisville, DSPs are the heart of support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, helping them live fuller, more independent lives. You’ll assist clients with daily living skills, offer companionship, and bring dignity to their days—whether in their homes or out in the community. When you join us, your heart becomes their home, providing encouragement, safety, and a sense of belonging. Starting wage is $19/hour, plus a $500 sign-on bonus (terms and conditions apply)!

Job Summary

Ever thought about supporting folks with developmental and intellectual disabilities but worried you don’t have experience? At Attend Home Care, we know a big heart and a willingness to learn are what matter most. Unlike many agencies, we pay time-and-a-half on holidays to honor your hard work, and our daily pay option lets you access your earnings fast. Add in flexible schedules, top-notch training, and a starting wage of $19/hour with a $500 sign-on bonus (terms and conditions apply), and you’ll see why we’re different. No experience? No problem—start making a difference in Louisville today!

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: Assist clients with personal care like bathing, dressing, and meal prep, tailored to their unique needs.
• Community Connection: Help with errands, outings, or light housekeeping to keep their space safe and welcoming.
• Encouragement & Companionship: Be a friendly presence, share activities they love, and boost their independence.
• Health & Safety Checks: Follow care plans, remind them about meds, and keep an eye out for any changes to report.
• Teamwork: Share updates with supervisors to ensure the best support for every client.

What Makes Us Different

• Starting Pay & Bonus: Begin at $19/hour with a $500 sign-on bonus (terms and conditions apply).
• Benefits: Full-time DSPs get top-tier medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Holiday Pay at 1.5x: We value your holiday hustle with time-and-a-half—rare in this field!
• Daily Pay Option: Get your wages when you need them, not just on payday.
• Comprehensive Training: We’ll teach you everything you need—no prior DSP experience required.
• Flexible Scheduling: Full-time or part-time options to fit your life—family, school, or whatever else.
• Tech Tools: Our Attend Home Care app lets you check schedules, clock in, message us, and see paystubs, all in one spot.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Grow into roles like CNA or beyond with our education support program.
• Annual Raises: Meet the criteria, and you’re eligible for yearly pay increases.
• Mentor Program: New DSPs get paired with a seasoned pro to guide you as you learn the ropes.

Requirements

• A compassionate, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to pass background checks
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Reliable transportation (public or personal)
• Solid communication skills and dependability

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