Direct Care Aide

About the Role

Lifesteps, a local human service agency in business for over 100 years, is hiring compassionate and caring staff to work with adults who have disabilities in a group home near Ellwood City, in North Sewickley Township, close to New Brighton and the rural area of Beaver Falls.

Responsibilities

• Assist special needs individuals with activities of daily living and home care
• Help adults with disabilities with daily activities including dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transport to doctor appointments
• Cook and serve meals
• Clean the house
• Shop for groceries and supplies
• Provide personal care assistance like grooming or bathing
• Administer medication
• Assist with individual goal attainment
• Participate in community outings and fun activities

Schedule

• Full-time overnight shifts available: 3 pm to 7 am OR 11 pm to 7 am
• 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 is provided. Experienced home health aides, nurse's aides, support assistants, and direct support professionals are also welcome.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• 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