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Direct Care Staff I ($15 per hour, plus health, vision and dental)

Providence Corporation

Philadelphia, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Dental Insurance, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Accommodations, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Home Care, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Medications, Physical Therapy, Safety/Work Safety, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

At Providence Corporation, we are dedicated to promoting the idea of Everyday Lives in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, by providing services and tools that will assist our population with making decisions about their lives and accepting responsibilities for their decisions and actions.

Providence Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Providence Corporation will not make any employment decision based on a candidate or employee’s race, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual identification, or any other protected class.  Providence Corporation will provide reasonable accommodation to any disabled candidate, employee or person, upon request.

Benefits/Perks
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Careers Advancement  
  • Employer paid health insurance plan
Job Summary
The Direct Care Staff (Support Staff) serve as Providence Corporation’s arm in its mission to promote the principles of Everyday lives in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  The Direct Care Staff are responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for our individuals, and ensure that services provided are in compliance with the applicable Individual Services Plan, Behavioral Plan, and any other pertinent care information.
 
Responsibilities 
  • Provide assistance to individuals, as needed, with preparation of everyday activities.
  • Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
  • Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
  • Prepare meals and snacks
  • Light housekeeping activities
  • Dispense medication
  • Provide companionship
  • Assist with errands and shopping
  • Assisting with outings and medical appointments
  • Other duties as assigned (see HR for full job description)
Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred
  • Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
  • Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal spills
  • Ability to lift heaving objects
  • Compassionate, respectful, ethical
Salary:
Dependent on qualifications and experience, starting at $15 per hour.

Misc.:
The incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.  The incumbent is also subject to a post offer physical, TB screening, and drug testing. 
 

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