Residential Aide- 2nd shift

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance

Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits

Employee Referral Bonuses

Care.com Membership

Cell Phone Discounts

Paid Training & Career DevelopmentOppr

Care.com Membership

Job summary

Merakey in Coraopolis, PA is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role offers up to $18.00/hour with an Enhanced Pay option, 2nd shift availability, and paid training with no experience required.

You'll assist with activities of daily living, personal care, mobility, meal preparation, and community engagement while maintaining health and safety.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Compassionate and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Support life skills development and community engagement.
• Provide community support and transportation as needed.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained).
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.

Skills

ADLs

Personal care

Mobility support

Meal preparation

Community engagement

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: 2nd 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.