Direct Support Professional — Flexible Schedules & Training

merakeycareers; Portage (Cambria County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance

Employee Referral Bonuses

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Paid Training & Career Development

Job summary

Merakey is hiring a Casual Direct Support Professional in Portage, PA. The role involves providing direct care and assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, mobility, and meal prep.

It offers paid training and flexible shifts (Daylight, Evenings, Overnights and Weekends) in a non-profit health services setting. As a DSP, you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promote independence, and help with daily living tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• No experience required – paid training provided.
• Must have a valid driver''s license.

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

Direct care

ADLs support

Reliability

Job description

Merakey is hiring a Casual Direct Support Professional in Portage, PA. The role involves providing direct care and assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, mobility, and meal prep.

It offers paid training and flexible shifts (Daylight, Evenings, Overnights and Weekends) in a non-profit health services setting. As a DSP, you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promote independence, and help with daily living tasks.