Direct Care Worker- IDD

accessAbilities a local Home care agency is immediately hiring Caregivers (known as IDD Attendants)to assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Butler PA.

accessAbilitiesvalues what is important to people with disabilities and their families who are striving for an everyday life. An everyday life is about opportunities relationships rights and responsibilities. It is about being a member of the community having a valued role contributing to society and having ones rights as a citizen fully respected. It is a vision that the staff at accessAbilities share.

Companion Services

Employees provide services to participants living in private homes focusing solely on the health and safety of the participant.

IDD attendants might help a participant with:

• Cooking
• Cleaning
• Home chores
• Shopping
• Attending medical appointments
• Making crafts
• Playing a board game
• Watching a favorite show
• Providing companionship

In Home and Community Supports

Employees provide services to help people gain maintain and improve skills that allow them to live and participate in their local community.

IDD attendants may assist participants with the following:

• Gaining socialization and adaptive skills
• Shopping and errands
• Going out to eat at their favorite restaurant
• Taking a participant bowling to a movie or the library
• Exploring a museum amusement park or festival

Our participants enjoy being involved in community events and we are always seeking out fun things to do locally!

We offer flexible schedules! Work when you are available. Part-time hours available. Evening or Weekend Shifts.

Did you know that you or someone you know may also qualify to be paid to care for your special needs loved one

Position Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to lift or transfer up to 100 lbs.
• Valid drivers license and auto insurance
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience as a Direct Care Aide Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Home Health Aide or Direct Support Professional
• Prior experience with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

Apply Today!

• Online:
• Call: extension 1069

accessAbilities Home & Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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