Direct Support Professional – Flexible Shifts, DailyPay

Merakey; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with IDD in Downingtown, PA. Pay starts at $16.75 and goes up to $18.75 per hour with an Enhanced Pay option. Shifts include evenings, overnights and weekends, with paid training provided for newcomers.

As a DSP, you will provide direct care, assist with ADLs, support life skills and transportation, and help promote health, safety and well-being. Join a mission-driven team in a nonprofit IDD division.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in a home health aide or school setting with IDD preferred.
• Desire to help others reach their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• 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 and transportation.
• Promote health, safety and well-being, including medication support as trained.
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with IDD in Downingtown, PA. Pay starts at $16.75 and goes up to $18.75 per hour with an Enhanced Pay option. Shifts include evenings, overnights and weekends, with paid training provided for newcomers.

As a DSP, you will provide direct care, assist with ADLs, support life skills and transportation, and help promote health, safety and well-being. Join a mission-driven team in a nonprofit IDD division.