Direct Care Aide
About The Position
Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for nearly 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you. Position Summary: The Direct Care Aide provides a high level of quality care to individuals while ensuring that each individual is treated with respect and dignity. Improves the quality of life for each individual by assisting them in learning to live and function as independently as possible in their home and community. This full-time position works a two week rotating schedule of daylight (7am to 3pm), evening (3pm to 11pm) and overnight (11pm to 7am) shifts.
Requirements
- 18 yrs. or older
- Ability to lift 200 lbs. with assistance
- Valid driver’s license/auto insurance
- Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances
Responsibilities
- Provides a high level of quality care to individuals
- Ensuring that each individual is treated with respect and dignity
- Improves the quality of life for each individual by assisting them in learning to live and function as independently as possible in their home and community
Benefits
- 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums
- Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time
- Short & long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance and 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
