Merakey·Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
The Hospital Tripper/Direct Support Professional is responsible for transporting individuals to appointments and ensuring their safety during transport. They also assist with daily living activities and foster independence in individuals by teaching them essential skills.
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking Hospital Tripper/Direct Support Professional to join our team in our Coraopolis, PA location.
If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!
No experience required - we provide PAID training.
Our ideal DSP candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Spend your day in a variety of settings making memories with our individuals. By following the Individuals Support Plan, you can enjoy your days at the park and sensory gardens, while working on social and communication skills. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride and fostering independence in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as personal care, housekeeping and laundry. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.
Communicates transportation needs to the Supervisor in a timely manner to ensure individuals receive the most efficient response and can return to their normal routines.
Ensures safe transportation by securing wheelchairs and residents in vehicles and supervising during transport.
Familiarizes self with doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospital environments.
Gathers relevant information about the individual prior to scheduled trips to provide accurate details to professional staff.
Arrives on time for all appointments and shares any pertinent resident information with medical personnel.
Develops and maintains professional rapport with staff at doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospitals.
Monitors residents’ needs for off-campus appointments (e.g., clothing changes, personal items, lunches, etc.).
Obtains signed consultation sheets as required.
Verbally reports any concerns about medical or professional treatment to the Health Services Supervisor or appropriate supervisory staff.
Signs residents in and out for hospital trips or appointments and documents accordingly on the behavior log in their living area.
Performs duties of a Habilitation Worker when not scheduled for off-campus trips.
Escorts residents using Merakey Allegheny Valley School vehicles or emergency vehicles to doctors’ offices, health centers, or emergency rooms.
Performs any related work as required.
Earn up to $20.59/hour with selection of Enhanced Pay option; earn $18.59/hour without selection of Enhanced Pay.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. Related experience is helpful but not required, as paid training is provided.
Market context
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