Direct Support Professional
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
- Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
- Provide community support, transportation
- Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
- Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs
Requirements
- Must be 18 years old
- High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred
- Related experience is helpful
- Valid drivers License is required
Qualifications
Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Hummelstown, PA
Pay Rate: $17/hr. (Or $19/hr with selection of Enhanced Pay option)
Shifts available: 1st shift (with rotating weekends-6:30 pm – 3pm)
Benefits
- DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
- Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
- Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Care.com Membership
- Cell Phone Discounts
- Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services.
More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
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Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.
We are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
We welcome all Veterans to apply!
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