Direct Care Companions

Lifesteps Inc • Indiana, PA

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About The Position

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 area. Direct Care Aides (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. Lifesteps offers steady, full-time hours! This Full Time position works both the 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am shifts working 40hrs a week.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a home health aide
• Experience as a direct support professional

Responsibilities

• Assist adult individuals with daily living skills and home care
• Provide personal care assistance
• Administer medication
• Support individuals in goal attainment
• Perform cooking and cleaning tasks
• Assist with shopping needs

Benefits

• 100% Paid 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees