We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Care Workers/ Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Care Worker/ Direct Support professional, you will provide essential support and assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities in need of your support, guidance and care. Your role will involve a variety of duties to ensure the well-being and comfort of our clients with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Starting pay 17.00 up to $18.00 per hr.
Openings in Harrisburg , Steelton Middletown, Hershey, Palmyra, Carlisle, Millersburg, Elizabethville, Shippensburg and surrounding areas
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with daily activities, community outings
- Prepare meals and or assist with a new and simple recipe
-Follow care plans developed by healthcare professionals Families and Supports Coordinators to meet individual needs and goals.
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients - Assist and/or prompt with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment
```Skills```
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to implement strategies to manage challenging behaviors in a compassionate manner
- Understanding of care plans/ individuals support plan and ability to follow them accurately
Understanding the unique needs and providing appropriate care and support
If you are a caring individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, please contact our office at 717-329-5999.
Join our team and help us provide exceptional care to those who need it most.
PA Lifesharing, LLC.
P: 717-329-5999
F: 717-585-6561
Email: info@palifeshare.com
Web: www.palifeshare.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- companion skills: 1 year (Required)
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
- mental health worker: 1 year (Required)
- Personal care skills: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person