Direct Care Aide

About the role

Lifesteps, a local human service agency with over 100 years of operation, is hiring compassionate staff to work with adults who have disabilities in a residential home setting in Fenelton, PA. Direct Care Aides (Caregivers) assist individuals with activities of daily living and home care, including 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

Schedule

• Full-time: Evenings 3 pm to 11 pm OR Daytime 7 am to 3 pm
• Part-time hours also available with flexible scheduling

Requirements

• 18 years 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 welcome

Benefits

For full-time employees:

• 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