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SalaryCompass Health Systems seeks to empower individuals with disabilities to enjoy purposeful lives on their own terms by providing individualized, person-centered services and supports designed to empower individuals with greater independence.
Do you seek to make a difference in the life of an individual with Autism and/or intellectual disabilities within your community? Compass Health Systems is a small, close-knit agency seeking honest, caring and compassionate professionals to empower individuals with disabilities by providing assistance in the home and community settings. A person in this role will help the individual they work with by assisting them and giving them the tools they need to live an independent and purposeful life and to be involved as an integral part of their community.
What We Offer...
The Personal Care Aide is a flexible, part-time position. The PCA has the ability to make their own hours depending on the needs of the individual they serve. Hours may include holidays if needed by the individual. We offer...
- Ability to have a flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Experience in a rewarding field and potential to grow with us
- Caseloads in different areas, not just one central location
The Personal Care Aide will...
- Provide one of several different services depending on individual clients needs including:
1) Educational Supports - supporting individuals within the home and center based agencies by providing assistance with educational/daily needs.
2) Behavioral Support Services - helping individuals meeting their behavioral goals in order for them to lead a more fulfilling life.
Additionally providers will:
· Provide services which align with the goals in the Individual Service Plan
· Display respect and compassion toward the individuals they assist
. Provide supports to the individual in the home setting which may include daily living tasks.
. Plan activities with and for the individual across settings (home and school)
· Maintain consistent, regular contact as a team member with the family and other professionals involved with the individual
. Completion of agency paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
Requirements..
Minimum of a High School Diploma (Associates or Bachelor's Degree Preferred)
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to pass background checks (this includes PA State Police Check, Child Abuse Clearance and Fingerprint clearance)
- Active and Valid CPR/First Aid Training Certificate
- Experience working or volunteering with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required......passion for helping others is!
To keep our employees as safe and healthy as possible employees will be interviewed and trained virtually.
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
- Ability to operate a computer
- Use of English in verbal and written form
- Basic knowledge of individual child development
- Ability to communicate effectively with parent/worker/other professional’s on the individual’s case
- Maintain confidentiality of individuals records
- Submit paperwork in an appropriate and timely manner
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.50 - $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please leave your personal email for direct communication:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (or willing to complete course) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
