Merakey·Richmond, Virginia
Team Associates support individuals with disabilities through teaching, coaching, and modeling to facilitate their involvement in community activities. They also provide person-centered care, assist with activities of daily living, and maintain accurate documentation in a safe environment.
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 Team Associates to join our team in our Richmond, Virginia location. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide this is the opportunity for you.
Our Team Associates are responsible for supporting individuals through teaching, coaching, modeling, and accompanying individuals with disabilities so that they are involved in family, neighborhood, civic, cultural, and religious activities and events. In a variety of settings, the DSP will work with individuals with varying degrees of medical and mental health diagnoses and abilities. DSP uphold dignity and respect of individual(s) served by promoting person-centered care while documenting and assisting activities of daily living in a safe and sanitary environment.
No experience required - we provide PAID training.
$16.00/hour
3rd Shift - with week-ends, Thur, Fri, Sat 11p-9a
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 possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old. A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle are required for the role.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.