Residential Direct Care Professional Jeannette

The Paula Teacher Difference.

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 co-workers? Why not consider joining our residential direct team and experience the Paula Teacher Difference?

Paula Teacher & Associates, Inc. provides a full range of services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Whether those needs are behavioral, instructional, or habilitative, we have the skills, experience, and dedication to effect positive outcomes.

Job Description

Paula Teacher & Associates, Inc. is looking for a Residential Direct Care Professional to join our Jeannette team!

$17.00/ hour plus paid training. A shift differential is offered for the overnight shifts. All hours worked between 11:00pm - 8:00am are paid $18.00 / hour. Saturday 8am-4pm and 3:45pm-11:45pm. Also 2 weekday evenings 1pm-9pm or 2pm-10pm.

Onboarding Bonus!

The Residential Staff member provides direct care of the residents by providing assistance with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, socialization, meal preparation, meal preparation, daily living necessities, and other activities of daily living.

We currently have two Part-time positions available.

Additional hours are available depending on the needs of the site or your willingness to cross train at a sister site in Greensburg.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License
• Prefer prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. However, it is not required.
• Criminal clearances
• Clean driving record - no offenses within the past 3 years
• Must complete a required ODP orientation and the DHS Medication Administration on-line training program
• Tb/ physical is also required
  
  

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)
  
  

Experience

• Caregiving or residential services: 1 year (Preferred)
  
  

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)
  
  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Background Check (Act 34). All applicants must be willing to undergo this background check as a condition of employment, in accordance with Pennsylvania law. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment; each case will be evaluated based on the nature of the offense, the time elapsed, and its relevance to the position.