Direct Support Professional – Paid Training & Meaningful Care

Merakey; Portage (Cambria County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Daily Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Portage, PA to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP you’ll assist with ADLs, personal care, mobility, meal prep, life skills, and community transportation, while promoting health and safety.

No experience required – we provide paid training and a mission-driven team that values compassion and reliability in daily caregiving tasks and documentation to track progress.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 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.

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Portage, PA to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP you’ll assist with ADLs, personal care, mobility, meal prep, life skills, and community transportation, while promoting health and safety.

No experience required – we provide paid training and a mission-driven team that values compassion and reliability in daily caregiving tasks and documentation to track progress.