Direct Support Professional/Personal Care - Temporary Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

Schedule: The position will begin with part-time training hours on weekends and evenings, to learn the individual's routines, personal care needs, and preferred activities. Beginning in December 2026, the position will transition to a temporary full-time schedule for approximately three months, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM. Following the temporary full-time assignment, there is potential for ongoing part-time employment, primarily evenings and weekends.

Who We Are Looking For:
We need someone who is warm, engaging, energetic, patient, and dependable . The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with others and knows how to make everyday activities meaningful and enjoyable.

This is not a position for someone who simply sits back and waits to be asked what to do. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, encourages participation, and actively engages the individual in activities they enjoy.

The right person will:

• Enjoy sharing music and encouraging interaction through music and computer activities.
• Initiate conversations and activities rather than waiting for the individual to initiate.
• Recognize and respect sensory sensitivities, adjusting activities and their approach as needed.
• Provide hands-on assistance with personal care, including showering, dressing, eating, toileting, and pivot transfers.
• Be attentive to the individual's needs, preferences, comfort, and dignity.
• Bring a positive attitude and help create a day filled with connection, engagement, and meaningful experiences.
• Be comfortable working in a home with one medium-sized dog and two cats as well as taking individual into the community.

We are looking for someone who wants to be involved, build a connection, and make a positive difference every day.

Required Qualifications: must have one of the following 

· Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Special Education, or Education; OR

· Current, Pennsylvania State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.