PRN Direct Support Professional | Paid Training & Impact

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Eye benefits

Care.com Membership

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Philadelphia, PA. This PRN role offers pay rate $17/hr and a flexible as-needed schedule. You’ll provide direct care, assist with daily living activities, mobility, meal prep, and support life skills while promoting health and safety.

No experience required; paid training provided to help you start a meaningful career in human services. Join a mission-driven nonprofit that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with

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 with IDD is preferred.
• Desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
• Dual Diagnosis experience is preferred.
• Community Participation Support certificate preferred.

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 assistance

Personal care

Mobility support

Meal preparation

Life skills support

Community transportation

Medication support

Job description

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Philadelphia, PA. This PRN role offers pay rate $17/hr and a flexible as-needed schedule. You’ll provide direct care, assist with daily living activities, mobility, meal prep, and support life skills while promoting health and safety.

No experience required; paid training provided to help you start a meaningful career in human services. Join a mission-driven nonprofit that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with