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Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.
Direct Support/Caregiver
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$32,663 / year median in Pennsylvania
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS)! Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community and home-based services to persons with autism and intellectual disabilities. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve Individuals' life experiences. The individuals we support are in need of dedicated, caring, and reliable Direct Support Professionals eager to make a difference in their lives!
DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY
- Assist Individuals as they develop and maintain skills to improve their daily-living and social skills
- Engage in activities with Individuals to live more independently within the community and/or be more productive and participatory in community life
- Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
- Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Complete given background checks
- Valid Driver's License and existing insurance
- Willing and able to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Flexibility is preferred to allow more opportunity for individual assignments
ADVANTAGES
- Compensation processed weekly
- Flexible work hours including evenings and weekends
- Personal and professional fulfillment in an impactful role Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc.