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Direct Support Professional
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$34,421 / year median in Pennsylvania
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Direct Support Professional - Hummelstown, PA
Hummelstown, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22600193
Summary
Hummelstown, PA
In-Person
Competitive Salary
0 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description Direct Support Professional #107174 Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, United States Position Type Full-Time Shift 2nd Shift - no week-ends Work Schedule 2:30pm - 11:00pm Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Description Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in our Hummelstown, PA location. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately! Earn $18 / hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option. Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) interact and support our individuals in a variety of potential settings and provide a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every individual served by assisting and training them in the areas of personal care, communication, and social skill development. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here...DSP Spotlight Page Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Additional Details