Direct Care Companion

Lifesteps, Inc.•Elderton, PA

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About The Position

Lifesteps is hiring a Direct Care Aide for the Indiana, PA areaa. Lifesteps, a local human service agency that has been in business for over 100 years, is immediately hiring compassionate and caring staff to work with adults who have disabilities in a residential home setting in the Indiana, PA and areas. Direct Care Companion (Caregivers) assist adult individuals with their daily living skills and home care, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, personal care assistance, medication administration, and goal attainment. Staff members transport individuals only using agency vehicles to activities, doctors appointments and other outings. This position works up to 19.5 hours a week, usually working 1-2 shifts a week. This is a very flexible position. Shifts offered are Daylight 7 am to 3 pm OR Evenings 3 pm to 11 pm OR Overnight Shifts 11 pm to 7 am. Part-time hours are also available with flexible scheduling to fit your needs. No experience necessary! Paid training provided! Experienced home health aides 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

assist adult individuals with their daily living skills and home care, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, personal care assistance, medication administration, and goal attainment
transport individuals only using agency vehicles to activities, doctors appointments and other outings