Passavant Memorial Homes·Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Provide essential daily living support, including personal care and housekeeping, for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Monitor physical and behavioral changes and maintain accurate records to support individual treatment plans.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Passavant Memorial Homes by providing assistance with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate, motivated to help others, and dedicated to providing quality support.
Apply today to find your career and passion at Passavant Memorial Homes!
OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP): Assist individuals with personal care, such as bathing, shaving, dressing, oral hygiene, etc. Provide a safe, healthy, and clean-living environment Perform needed housekeeping duties Provide assistance with tasks of daily living such as shopping, care of personal possessions, telephone use, and social/leisure activities Observe for behavioral and physical changes in condition, and report as appropriate Offer input into the development of the Treatment Plan Maintain various records pertaining to individuals, following established documentation methods REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP): Minimum of 18 years of age, required. Valid driver’s license, required. High School Diploma or equivalent, required. 6 months’ experience working directly with individuals in a personal care setting. PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING: Competitive Wages: $19.50 an hour Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage Generous PTO package 401K Retirement Plan Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Tuition Assistance Program: tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $2,500 per year for part-time employee Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal PSLF program Now offering Open Interviews at our regional offices! Open Interviews will be held from 9am-3pm on Tuesdays in Mt. Pleasant (370 East Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666), Wednesdays in Rochester (641 Reno Street Rochester, PA 15074) and Fridays in Harmarville (102 Passavant Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238). Stop in to learn more about the open positions we have available with our knowledgeable recruitment team. You can even interview on the spot and leave with a job! Please bring a photo ID as this is required to enter the building.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Six months of experience working in a personal care setting is required.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Direct Support Professional roles in personal care homes are typically in steady demand because providers need reliable staff for daily resident support and supervision. These jobs are competitive when candidates already have personal care experience, a valid driver’s license, and the flexibility to work in hands-on settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your six months of personal care experience and highlight any resident-care training in your application.
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