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Direct Support Professional

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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

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Direct Support Professional Yardley, PA 5 DAYS AGO 22708501 Summary Yardley, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 0 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 20.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Part-Time 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 at our program in Yardley, PA. 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! Position Details Our ideal Direct Support Professional candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their consumer's lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals . Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individual Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills. Enhancing independence by assisting with daily hygiene and personal care. Foster a true sense of pride in your individual, by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. No experience required
  • we provide PAID training.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 6am-10am Earn $16.00/hour Benefits Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements. DailyPay
  • access your pay when you need it! Retirement plan
  • both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited
  • medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (
  • not a substitute for major medical insurance) Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
\ Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. 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 welcomes all Veterans to apply! The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. Must possess a valid driver's license. Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred. Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential. Must be at least 18 years old. Must possess a valid driver's license. Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is preferred. Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential. 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
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