Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 19.320 - 27.517; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules

Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits

Employee Referral Bonuses

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Paid Training

Zusammenfassung

Merakey in Coraopolis, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role requires no prior experience as paid training is provided. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, promoting health and safety, and supporting life skills. Merakey offers flexible schedules, health benefits, and career development opportunities.

Join a diverse team at Merakey that values inclusion and welcomes applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Related experience is helpful.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills.
• Provide community support, including transportation.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Life skills support

Documentation skills

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Coraopolis, PA

Pay Rate: $17/hour

Schedules: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends

Merakey, a leading non‑profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission‑driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Coraopolis, PA in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division. Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services, this is your opportunity. No experience required — we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
• Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
• Provide community support, transportation
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs

What Merakey Offers

• DailyPay — access your earnings when you need them
• Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
• Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Care.com Membership
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Related experience is helpful.