Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Direct Support Professional/Caregiver - Whitehall, PA Pay Rate: $17.00 Per Diem (on call to cover 3pm-11pm & 11pm-7am shifts) Works minimum of 10 hours/month. THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition. You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Multi-tasking skills
- Teamwork skills
- Time-management skills
- Patient behavior
- Compassionate behavior
- Reliable behavior
- Responsible behavior
- Valid Driver's license with 1+ years' driving experience
Responsibilities
- Assist people with their personal hygiene
- Support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs
- Help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities
- Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition
Benefits
- Pay on Demand
- Full benefits package for full-time employees
- 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Job Security
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
