Caregiver- Slippery Rocks

Position:Direct Support Professional
Location:Slippery Rock, PA

Pay Rate:Earn up to $18/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $16/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay.

Shifts available:Evenings, Overnights and Weekends, both full time and part time

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!
Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seekingmission-driven, compassionate, and reliableindividuals to join our team inSlippery Rock, PA in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division.

Whether you're an experiencedCaregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services - this is your opportunity.No experience required - we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities

• Providedirect careand support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Assist withpersonal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
• Supportlife skills development, including household tasks and social skills
• Providecommunity support, transportation
• Promotehealth, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
• Complete requireddocumentation, progress notes, and service logs

To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here...DSP Spotlight Page

To see what it's all about, click here....DSP Position: IDD Services

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

As aDirect Support Professional (DSP), you'll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories - from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You'll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU:

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

• DailyPay- access your earnings when you need them
• Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
• Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Care.com Membership
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

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 allVeterans to apply!

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Must be 18 years old.
• High School diploma/G.E.D. preferred
• Related experience is helpful.
• Valid driver's License is required