Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver

Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support and care to individuals with varying needs, including those with intellectual disabilities or other health challenges. Your primary goal will be to enhance the quality of life for our participants through personalized care and support, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance social engagement.
• Monitor and document participant's behavior and health status, reporting any changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepare meals according to dietary requirements and preferences while ensuring cleanliness in food preparation areas.
• Assist with mobility and transportation needs, ensuring participants can safely navigate their environment.
• Implement individualized care plans tailored to each client's specific needs, including dementia care strategies when applicable.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe living environment for participants.
• Administer CPR and first aid as necessary in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in direct support or patient care is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of home health practices and participant monitoring techniques is advantageous.
• Strong observational skills to effectively monitor participant well-being and report changes accurately.
• Ability to cook nutritious meals while adhering to any dietary restrictions or preferences of participants.
• Certification in CPR is highly desirable; willingness to obtain certification if not currently held is acceptable.
• Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help participants improve their quality of life.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with clients, families, and team members.

Scheduling

• Flexible scheduling based on your availability

Compensation

• $18.00/hour base pay with flexibility on a case by case basis
• Paid weekly with availability to access your pay early with DailyPay

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Eligible for Medical, Dental and Vision benefits at 30 days
• Eligible for Sick and Vacation benefits at 90 days
• Eligible for Short and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident insurance through Aflac which are portable
• Eligible for Life Insurance benefits
• Eligible to contribute to 401K at 90 days (no employer match)

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing compassionate care and support as a Direct Support Professional!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to reliably commute to various surrounding communities within NWPA for this job as necessary?
• Are you willing and able to obtain necessary Federal Criminal Background Checks and Fingerprinting?
• Will you be able to reliably commute to Ridgeway, PA 15853 for this job?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18