Direct Support Professional/Caregiver - Home Healthcare in Scranton & Surrounding Areas

Abound Health•Scranton, PA

9d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring Home-Based Direct Support Professionals in Scranton, PA & Surrounding Areas! $1,000 Signing Bonus Available! Our Team Needs You! Immediate openings to work with individuals with disabilities and truly make a difference in their lives. At Abound Health, we are proud to specialize in helping individuals with I/DD reach their fullest potential. Abound Health is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. We are actively seeking dedicated DSP/Caregivers to provide In Home & Community Support, Companion Services, Community Participation Support and Respite Services. We have immediate needs in the following areas: Covington Township, PA Dickson City, PA Jessup, PA Jermyn, PA Newfoundland, PA Scranton, PA Waymart, PA

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid drivers license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
Lifting may be required depending on individual client needs
CPR/First Aid Certification Training is provided by company

Nice To Haves

Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred
Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms
Assist client participation in leisure/recreational activities
Maintain a schedule of services/activities in a treatment plan and report on status of health and safety objectives
Provide respite and companionship to offer relief to family or primary caregiver
Complete and submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines
Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities
Ability to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to work independently in the community and/or the clients home
Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs

Benefits

Flexible Schedules
Weekly Pay
Competitive Wages
Paid Onboarding Training
Eligibility of some benefits are based on hours worked include: Medical
Dental
Life Insurance
401K
$1000 Signing Bonus Details: $333 paid out after working 90 days with an average of 20 hours per week
$333 paid out after working 6 months (180 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
$334 paid out after working 1 year (365 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
Applicant cannot have been employed by Abound Health (or any of our newly acquired companies) in the past 18 months
Signing bonus not applicable for Residential Services Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs) are not eligible for the Signing Bonus