Direct Care Staff I ($15 per hour, plus health, vision and dental)

Providence Corporation

Direct Care Staff I ($15 per hour, plus health, vision and dental)

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Signing bonus

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    At Providence Corporation, we are dedicated to promoting the idea of Everyday Lives in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, by providing services and tools that will assist our population with making decisions about their lives and accepting responsibilities for their decisions and actions.

    Providence Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. Providence Corporation will not make any employment decision based on a candidate or employee’s race, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identification, or any other protected class. Providence Corporation will provide reasonable accommodation to any disabled candidate, employee or person, upon request.

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Careers Advancement

    Employer paid health insurance plan

    Job Summary

    The Direct Care Staff (Support Staff) serve as Providence Corporation’s arm in its mission to promote the principles of Everyday lives in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Care Staff are responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for our individuals, and ensure that services provided are in compliance with the applicable Individual Services Plan, Behavioral Plan, and any other pertinent care information.

    Responsibilities

    Provide assistance to individuals, as needed, with preparation of everyday activities.

    Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing

    Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises

    Prepare meals and snacks

    Light housekeeping activities

    Dispense medication

    Provide companionship

    Assist with errands and shopping

    Assisting with outings and medical appointments

    Other duties as assigned (see HR for full job description)

    Qualifications

    High School diploma or equivalent

    Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred

    Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills

    Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines

    Excellent communication and interpersonal spills

    Ability to lift heaving objects

    Compassionate, respectful, ethical

    Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience, starting at $15 per hour.

    Misc.: The incumbent is subject to a criminal background check. The incumbent is also subject to a post offer physical, TB screening, and drug testing.