Residential Companions

Lifesteps, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. seeks Direct Care Aides to assist adults with disabilities in a Pittsburgh, PA residential setting. Caregivers help with daily living activities, including dressing, meals, bathing, and transport to appointments.

No experience is required; paid training is provided. Full-time shifts are available in the evenings or other times, with part-time options and flexible scheduling to fit your needs.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; paid training provided.
• 18 yrs. or older.
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dressing, meals, bathing.
• Help with daily living activities and personal care.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Coordinate transportation to appointments as needed.
• Support residents with community outings and activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Patient communication

Teamwork

Lifting up to 200 lbs

Job description

Lifesteps, a local, human service agency that has been in business for over 100 years, is hiring compassionate and caring staff to work with adults who have disabilities in a residential home setting in Pittsburgh, PA.

Direct Care Aides(Caregivers) assist special needs individuals with their activities of daily living and home care. The direct care aide provides assistance to adults with disabilities helping them with daily activities like dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transport to doctor appointments.

Dutiescan include:

• Cooking and serving meals
• Cleaning the house
• Shopping for groceries and supplies
• Personal care assistance like grooming or bathing
• Medication administration
• Community Outings and fun activities

Lifesteps offers steady, full-time hours! Available Shifts are: Evenings 3 pm to 11 pm OR 7 am to 11 pm.

Part-time hours are also available with flexible scheduling to fit your needs. Great for additional income or a second job.

No experience necessary! Paid training provided!

Experienced home health aides, nurse's aides, support assistants, and direct support professionals welcome!

Position Requirements:

• 18 yrs. or older
• Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required

Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

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