Direct Support Professional

Lifesteps, Inc.; Plum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick time

Personal/Emergency Time

12 Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. in Plum, PA is hiring Direct Care Aides to support adults with disabilities in a residential home setting. The role involves helping with daily living activities, meals, grooming, bathing, and transportation to appointments.

Paid training is provided; 18+ years old, ability to lift up to 200 lbs with assistance, and required clearances (ACT 33/34 and FBI). Full-time hours with evening or overnight shifts, plus part-time options.

Qualifications

• 18 yrs or older.
• Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance.
• ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with daily living activities such as dressing, meals, bathing, and transport to appointments.
• Support medication administration.
• Engage in community outings and activities.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Tools

ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances

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 Plum, 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.

Dutiescan 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: Evenings 3 pm to 11 pm OR Overnight Shifts 11 pm to 7 am, 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!

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