Direct Support Professional​/Caregiver - Home Healthcare in Scranton

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver - Home Healthcare in Scranton & Surrounding Areas

Now Hiring Home-Based Direct Support Professionals in Scranton, PA & Surrounding Areas!

*****$1,000 Signing Bonus Available!*****

Our Team Needs You! Immediate openings to work with individuals with disabilities and truly make a difference in their lives.

At Abound Health, we are proud to specialize in helping individuals with I/DD reach their fullest potential. Abound Health is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment.

We are actively seeking dedicated DSP/Caregivers to provide In Home & Community Support, Companion Services, Community Participation Support and Respite Services.

We have immediate needs in the following areas:

• Covington Township, PA
• Dickson City, PA
• Jessup, PA
• Jermyn, PA
• Newfoundland, PA
• Scranton, PA

Responsibilities/

Qualifications:

• Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms
• Assist client participation in leisure/recreational activities
• Maintain a schedule of services/activities in a treatment plan and report on status of health and safety objectives
• Provide respite and companionship to offer relief to family or primary caregiver
• Complete and submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines
• Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities
• Ability to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Ability to work independently in the community and/or the client’s home
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs
• Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Lifting may be required depending on individual client needs
• CPR/First Aid Certification Training is provided by company

Pay:

• $15-20/HR

Schedule:

• Various Hours Available (Based on clients' need)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Flexible Schedules;
  Weekly Pay;
  Competitive Wages;
  Paid Onboarding Training;
• Eligibility of some benefits are based on hours worked include:
  • Medical;
    Dental;
    Life Insurance; 401K
• $333 paid out after working 90 days with an average of 20 hours per week
• $333 paid out after working 6 months (180 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
• $334 paid out after working 1 year (365 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
• Applicant cannot have been employed by Abound Health (or any of our newly acquired companies) in the past 18 months
• Signing bonus not applicable for Residential Services
• Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs) are not eligible for the Signing Bonus

If you are interested in becoming a part of our community or would like to learn more about available opportunities, please apply online or email us at re