Direct Care Professional

Enjoy the rewards and challenges of being a Direct Care Professional at St. Edmond's Home for Children.

St. Edmond's is a residential care facility providing an exceptional holistic outcome-oriented plan of care for children with intellectual and physical disabilities.

We have part-time openings available. These positions also include working every other weekend and rotating holidays.

• 1st shift hours: 6:30am - 2:30pm.
• 2nd shift hours: 2:30pm - 10:30pm
• 3rd shift hours: 10:30pm - 6:30am

The hourly base rate for the Direct Care Professional is $17.75 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for working the 2nd or 3rd shift. There is also an additional $1.00 per hour for all hours worked on the weekends.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists with daily living needs of residents and assists at mealtime.
• Accompany individuals while out in their communities.
• Assists in implementation of therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, mass or church functions, arts and crafts, and recreational games.
• Completes daily documentation.
• Maintains professional demeanor and communicates respectfully and effectively with peers, supervisors, management, family, consumers, anyone working, receiving services, and visiting any agency program.
• Ability to lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Reporting changes in the health or status of the resident.
• Assist with ADLs.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide support with hobbies, studies, and social activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 1-3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language, and have the ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to use/learn various database reporting systems (Care Tracker.)
• CPR certification required within 60 days.

St. Edmond’s is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability or handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bryn Mawr, PA 19010: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person