Residential Aide - 1st shift

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Referral bonuses

Care.com membership

Cell phone discounts

Paid training & career development

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Coraopolis, PA to provide direct care and support with daily living activities. Earn up to $18.00/hour with the Enhanced Pay option for 1st shift roles.

No experience is required as paid training is provided. Merakey values compassionate individuals and offers opportunities to develop skills in human services within a leading nonprofit organization.

Qualifications

• No experience required – paid training provided.
• Must be 18 years of age and 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 and community engagement.
• Provide transportation and health/safety support as trained.
• Complete required documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Direct care

ADLs support

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Job description

Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Coraopolis, PA
Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.00/hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shifts available: 1st shift

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!

Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Coraopolis, PA.

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

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

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU:

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

• 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Will need to change depending on the actual position requirements.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.