Direct Support Professional Position Available In Chester, Pennsylvania

Exton, PA
1 DAYS AGO
21646079
Summary
Exton, PA
Competitive Salary
1 Years Experience
No formal schooling
No Commisssion
36.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend Shift /Full-Time
Description

NEW RATE

& $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS•
Shifts Available Include (FT/PT): Day Shift, Evening Shift, Overnight, Weekend Only

Pay Rate:

$16.00 per hour KenCrest is hiring Direct Support Professionals / Home Health Aides for multiple locations within Chester County
(ex: Pottstown, Downingtown, Exton, West Chester, Coatesville, Spring City etc. NOT the Philadelphia metro area) We offer GREAT, competitive benefits! This includes a range of health insurance choices (including a ZERO cost option), tuition assistance, 403 B retirement plans, an employee assistance emergency fund, and more! The Direct Support Professional role is for those who enjoy a challenge and the reward that comes with it. Being in this role requires both attention to detail and creativity because you are serving as both a life coach and a personal support agent. Joining our team at KenCrest can be fulfilling if you enjoy advocating and helping people who have difficulty communicating for themselves. This role can be rewarding if you like creating activities and experiences for individuals to get to know others in the community.

Common Daily Tasks:

Serve as both a caregiver and life coach to promote independence.
Helping guide individuals with activities of daily living (some examples are personal care, meals, giving medication, social outings and shopping trips).
Support the individual by helping with communication and self-expression.
General housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
Be creative in helping the individual meet their own goals – look for fun activities or ways for them to participate in community activities.
Complete required documents like incident reports, behavioral data, seizure charts, medical visit forms, etc. Required for Employment Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
Clear criminal record, background checks and drug test in accordance with state requirements
Ability to convey, understand and follow spoken and written instructions in English
Strong Communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
One (1) year of experience in supporting individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, preferred •Sign On Bonus for New Hires or eligible Rehires ONLY