Direct Care Companion

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Cooking and serving meals
• Cleaning the house
• Shopping for groceries and supplies
• Personal care assistance like grooming or bathing
• Medication administration
• Assisting with individual goal attainment
• Community outings and fun activities
• Transport to doctor appointments

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

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

Schedule

Steady, full-time hours with varying shifts. Part-time hours are also available with flexible scheduling to fit your needs.

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