What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Companion position at Lifesteps, Inc.?
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 Pittsburgh, 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: Overnights 11 pm to 7 am
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