Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Personal Care Home

Rochester, PA

Full Time

Passavant Memorial Homes

Student (High School)

$2,500 BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS!*

Now offering open interviews every Friday from 9am-3pm! Visit our Harmarville regional office (102 Passavant Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238) and you can even interview on the spot and leave with a job! No appointment necessary! Please bring a photo ID as this is required to enter the building.

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.

Passavant Memorial Homes is currently seeking responsible, caring, and dedicated people to fill full-time Direct Support Professional positions in the Rochester area at our Personal Care Home. Available shifts include daylight, evening, and overnight shifts.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Passavant Memorial Homes by providing assistance with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate, motivated to help others, and dedicated to providing quality support.

Apply today to find your career and passion at Passavant Memorial Homes!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):

Assist individuals with personal care, such as bathing, shaving, dressing, oral hygiene, etc.
Provide a safe, healthy and clean living environment
Perform needed housekeeping duties
Provide assistance with tasks of daily living such as shopping, care of personal possessions, telephone use, and social/leisure activities
Observe for behavioral and physical changes in condition, and report as appropriate
Offer input into the development of the Treatment Plan
Maintain various records pertaining to individuals, following established documentation methods

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):

Minimum of 18 years of age, required.
Valid driver’s license, required.
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
6 months experience working directly with individuals in a personal care setting.

PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

Competitive Wages: $18.00 an hour
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
Generous PTO package
401K Retirement Plan
Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Direct Support Professional Position will receive a $2,500 sign‐on bonus. 25% of the total sign-on bonus, which is $625 for Full-Time positions, will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75%, $1,875 for Full-Time positions, will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment. 25% of the total amount of the sign‐on bonus will be contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date that was provided during the interview. If the planned orientation date is missed, the prospective employee will will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment, which is 25% of the total sign-on bonus and is equal to $625. Sign-on bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from November 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024.

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