Direct Support Professional

Lifesteps, Inc. • Butler, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifesteps is hiring compassionate and caring Direct Support Professionals to work with adults with disabilities in a residential home setting in Butler, Pennsylvania. Direct Support Professionals 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.

The position offers full-time hours on either the 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. shift. Part-time hours are also available with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift up to 200 pounds 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, 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 with individual goal attainment.
• Support community outings and fun activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living, home care, 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 insurance.
• 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