$12.75 - $16.25/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted yesterday
Job description
Join the Caregiving Team at Lifesteps
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 in a residential home setting in Verona, PA.
Direct Care Aides (Caregivers) assist special needs individuals with their activities of daily living and home care. The direct care aide provides assistance to adults with disabilities helping them with daily activities like dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transport to doctor appointments.
Duties can include:
- 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
Lifesteps offers steady, full-time hours! Available Shifts are: Evenings 3 pm to 11 pm OR 7 am to 11 pm.
Part-time hours are also available with flexible scheduling to fit your needs. Great for additional income or a second job.
No experience necessary! Paid training provided!
Experienced home health aides, nurse’s aides, support assistants, and direct support professionals welcome!
Position Requirements:
- 18 yrs. or older
- Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance
- Valid driver’s license/auto insurance
- Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required
Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:
- 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 much more!
APPLY TODAY to start a meaningful and rewarding career!
Online: www.lifesteps.net/careers
Call: 724-283-1010
Lifesteps – Where Rewarding Opportunities Start!
EOE/ADA Drug-free Workplace
Full Time: 7:00am - 11:00pm , 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Home Care Provider?
A: To succeed as a Home Care Provider, key technical skills include knowledge of basic first aid, medication management, and personal care techniques, as well as understanding of medical conditions and assistive devices. Essential soft skills include empathy, effective communication, and patience, allowing caregivers to build trust with clients and adapt to their unique needs. By combining these technical and interpersonal strengths, Home Care Providers can deliver high-quality care and support, leading to career growth and job satisfaction through opportunities for professional development and client referrals.
Q: What is the career path for a Home Care Provider?
A: A Home Care Provider's typical career progression involves starting as a Caregiver or Home Health Aide, providing direct care services to clients, then advancing to roles such as Care Coordinator or Case Manager, where they oversee client care plans and coordinate services. As they gain experience, they can move into senior roles like Clinical Supervisor or Operations Manager, overseeing teams and implementing care policies. With continued skill development in areas like leadership, communication, and client assessment, Home Care Providers can pursue long-term career prospects in management, education, or specialized roles like gerontology or palliative care.
