Direct Support Professional

Lifesteps, Inc. • Indiana, PA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifesteps is hiring compassionate and caring staff to work with adults with disabilities in a residential home setting in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Direct Care Aides (Caregivers) assist individuals with activities of daily living and home care, including dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transportation to doctor appointments. No experience is necessary; paid training is provided. Experienced home health aides, nurse’s aides, support assistants, and direct support professionals are welcome.

Steady full-time hours are available, with daytime shifts from 7 am to 3 pm and evening shifts from 3 pm to 11 pm. Part-time hours are also available with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be able to lift up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Be able to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a home health aide, nurse’s aide, support assistant, or direct support professional.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve meals.
• Clean the house.
• Shop for groceries and supplies.
• Provide personal care assistance, including grooming and bathing.
• Administer medication.
• Assist individuals with attaining their goals.
• Support community outings and fun activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transportation to doctor appointments.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for full-time employees.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed