Direct Support Professional; DSP; Personal Care Home Job Oakdale Pennsylvania USA,Healthcare

Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Personal Care Home
Location: Oakdale

$2,000 BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS! *

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 Oakdale within a Personal Care Home.

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.

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: $19.50 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, including nationally recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
Tuition Assistance Program: tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $5,000 per year for full‑time employees and up to $2,500 per year for part‑time employee
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF):
Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal PSLF program

Now offering Open Interviews at our regional offices! Open Interviews will be held from 9am-3pm on Tuesdays in Mt. Pleasant (370 East Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666), Wednesdays in Rochester (641 Reno Street Rochester, PA 15074) and Fridays in Harmarville (102 Passavant Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238). Stop in to learn more about the open positions we have available with our knowledgeable recruitment team.

You can even interview on the spot and leave with a job! Please bring a photo this is required to enter the building.

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 $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus. 25% of the total sign‑On Bonus, which is $250 for Full‑time positions, will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75%, $750 for Full‑time positions, will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar…