Direct Care Aide

About the role

Lifesteps is a local human service agency with over 100 years of experience, hiring compassionate staff to work with adults who have disabilities in a group home near Ellwood City, North Sewickley Township, close to New Brighton and the rural area of Beaver Falls. Direct Care Aides (Caregivers) assist special needs individuals with activities of daily living and home care, including dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transportation 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 prior experience required; paid training is 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
• Additional benefits

Schedule

Available shifts: Evenings 3 pm to 11 pm or Overnights 11 pm to 7 am. Part‑time hours with flexible scheduling are also offered.