What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Direct Care Professional- Lower Burrell PA position at Paula Teacher and Associates, Inc.?
Location: Lower Burrell, PA
Company: Paula TeacherAssociates, Inc.
Pay: $17.00 per hour
The Paula Teacher Difference
Paula TeacherAssociate, Inc. provides a full range of service for individuals with special needs. Whether those needs are behavioral, instructional, or habilitative, we have skills, experience and dedication to effect positive outcomes.
Are you kind, compassionate and caring? Do you enjoy helping individuals with unique needs become valuable members of their community? Do you enjoy working with an amazing and reliable team of coworkers? Why not consider joining our residential direct team an experience the Paula Teacher Difference?
Paula TeacherAssociates, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Direct Support Professional to join our team in Lower Burrell, PA. We do offer shift differentials.
$17.00/hour plus paid training.
The Residential Staff members provide direct care to the residents by assisting with activities of daily living, assisting personal hygiene as needed, socialization, meal preparation, teaching independence throgh daily living skills such as laundry, maintaining their home, shopping and community integration based on the individual's area of interest.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Preferred experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis in a residential setting.
- TB/Physical
- Must successfully complete a mandatory on-line ODP orientation program and DHS Medication Administration training.
Job Type: Part time
Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral Program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Paid training
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High School or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License to transport clients in a company car (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In Person
Salary : $17