Direct Care Aides

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. The group home location is near Ellwood City, in North Sewickley Township, close to New Brighton and the rural area of Beaver Falls. Direct Care Aides (Caregivers) assist special needs individuals with their activities of daily living and home care, helping with dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transport to doctor appointments. No experience necessary; paid training is provided. Experienced home health aides, nurse's aides, support assistants, and direct support professionals are welcome.

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 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

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
• And more

Schedule

• Full-time overnight shifts: 3 pm – 7 am or 11 pm – 7 am
• Part-time hours available with flexible scheduling