Direct Care Aide

About the role

Lifesteps, a local human service agency that has been in business for over 100 years, is hiring compassionate and caring staff to work with adults who have disabilities in a residential home setting in Homer City, PA. Direct Care Aides (Caregivers) assist special needs individuals with their activities of daily living and home care. The direct care aide provides assistance to adults with disabilities helping them with daily activities like dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transport to doctor appointments.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and serving meals
• Cleaning the house
• Shopping for groceries and supplies
• Personal care assistance like grooming or bathing
• Medication administration
• Individual goal attainment assistance
• Community outings and fun activities

Requirements

• 18 years of age 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

Qualifications

No experience necessary; paid training provided. Experienced home health aides, nurse’s aides, support assistants, and direct support professionals are welcome.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee 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

Schedule

Lifesteps offers steady, full-time hours. Available shifts include overnight shifts from 11 pm to 7 am. Part‑time hours are also available with flexible scheduling to fit your needs, suitable for additional income or a second job.