Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

DailyPay availability

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth

Care.com backup care access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Merakey is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team in a part-time role. You will provide compassionate care, assist with daily living activities, and support individuals with their goals in a welcoming environment.

Paid training is provided, with opportunities to enhance skills in caregiving, mentoring, and community integration while you work 20 hours per week on a first shift schedule.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Assist with daily hygiene and personal care.
• Encourage, mentor and coach individuals to achieve goals.
• Teach daily living activities such as housekeeping and laundry.
• Follow individual support plans and engage in social/communication activities.
• Spend time in various settings helping individuals build independence.

Kenntnisse

Caregiving

Ausbildung

High School diploma / GED

Jobbeschreibung

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey , we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in our Blue Bell, PA 19422 location . If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately !

Schedule: 1st Shift
Monday - Friday 6:00 AM-10:00AM
Part-Time | 20 Hours/Week

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Position Details :

Our ideal Direct Support Professional candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their consumers lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals . Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals . By following the Individual Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills . Enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care. Foster a true sense of pride in your individual, by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry.

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

Earn up to 18.75 with the selection of Enhanced Pay.

Schedule :

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• - Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• - DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• - On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• - Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• - Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• - Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• - Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• - Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
  Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

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!

Required Qualifications:

• - Must be at least 18 years old.
• - Must possess a valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• - High School diploma/G.E.D. is preferred.
• - Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred.
• - Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.