Direct Care Aide
About The Position
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 the Penn Hills area of 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 using the company vehicle. Lifesteps offers steady, Full-time hours! Available Shifts are: Mornings 7 am to 3 pm Evenings 3 pm to 11 pm Overnight Shifts 11 pm to 7 am. 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, in home caregivers, nurse’s aides, personal care assistants, and direct support professionals welcome!
Requirements
- 18 yrs. or older
- Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance
- Valid driver’s license/auto insurance
- Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required
Responsibilities
- Cooking and serving meals
- Cleaning the house
- Shopping for groceries and supplies
- Personal care assistance like grooming or bathing
- Medication administration
- Individual goal attainment assistance
- Community Outings and fun activities
Benefits
- 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premium
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Your Birthday Off with Pay
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
