Part-time and Full-Time Professional Direct Care Workers
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Now Hiring: Full & Part-Time Support Staff Location: Coatesville / Unionville / Kennett Square Area Starting Pay: $24/hour for training + mileage (Higher pay available based on experience & education)
We’re seeking professional, caring, and energetic Personal Care Aides to support a warm and engaging 35-year-old man with medical fragility and intellectual disabilities.
This is a hands-on, relationship-centered role with opportunities to work 1:1 or 2:1, depending on daily needs. You’ll support him both at home and out in the community—helping him stay safe, involved, and connected. Help create a life of fun, fulfillment and activities. Your thoughts and suggestions for activities will be welcomed by the family.
What You’ll Do:
Provide full personal care: bathing, feeding tube, toileting, and transfers
Assist with mobility (he uses a wheelchair and is nonverbal)
Engage him through daily activities at home and in the community
Use and/or learn to use an iPad for communication and entertainment
Help with meal prep, hydration, light housekeeping, and daily routines
Be fully engaged—no personal phone use during shifts
Provide Daily service notes to the Employer for review
Who We’re Looking For:
You are:
Kind, calm, dependable, and genuinely caring
Energetic and enjoy staying busy
Creative in problem-solving and open to learning
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Tech-friendly or willing to learn how to use an iPad for client support
Available Shifts:
Weekdays: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Weekends: Every other Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Multiple positions available — let us know which shifts work for you!
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
Able to pass a background check
Physically capable of lifting/transferring
Willing to participate in community outings and share ideas for new outings and activities.
CNA is a plus, but not required — we provide full training and ongoing support
If you're looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in someone's life, we want to hear from you!
Note: You will NOT be working for Terrapin House. We hire on behalf of families who need direct care support. Please do not contact the Terrapin Office—they will not have additional information.