Direct Support Professional

Merakey; Wallingford (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay - access earnings

Flexible schedules

Health, Dental, Vision

Employee referrals

Care.com Membership

Cell phone discounts

Paid training & development

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Wallingford, PA to provide direct care and support with ADLs, personal care, mobility, and meals, while promoting health and safety. You will assist with life skills, transportation, and community support, including medication assistance as trained, and complete documentation and logs.

A valid driver’s license is required and experience with IDD populations is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

ADL support

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Life skills

Transportation

Job description

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 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.

Position

Direct Support Professional

Location

Wallingford, PA

Pay Rate

$16.75 Earn up to $18.75/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts

Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday 6:00pm - 12:00am , Friday , Saturday 4:00pm - 12:00am

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 YOU

• 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!

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

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.