Direct Care Companion

Lifesteps Inc·Plum, Pennsylvania

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 15 days ago

About the role

The Direct Care Companion assists adults with disabilities with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. They also provide support with medication administration, household chores, and community outings.

Join the Caregiving Team at Lifesteps

Lifesteps, a local, human service agency that has been in business for over 100 years, is hiring compassionate and caring staff to work with adults who have disabilities in a residential home setting in Plum, PA.

Direct Care Aides (Caregivers) assist special needs individuals with their activities of daily living and home care. The direct care aide provides assistance to adults with disabilities helping them with daily activities like dressing, meal preparation, bathing, and transport to doctor appointments.

Duties

can include:

Cooking and serving meals
Cleaning the house
Shopping for groceries and supplies
Personal care assistance like grooming or bathing
Medication administration
Individual goal attainment assistance
Community Outings and fun activities

Lifesteps offers steady, full-time hours! Available Shifts are

Daytime 7 am to 3 pm OR 7 am to 11 pm.

Part-time hours are also available with flexible scheduling to fit your needs. Great for additional income or a second job.

No experience necessary! Paid training provided!

Experienced home health aides, nurse’s aides, support assistants, and direct support professionals welcome!

Position Requirements

18 yrs. or older
Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance
Valid driver’s license/auto insurance
Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances required

Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes

100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
12 Paid Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
403 (b) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

APPLY TODAY to start a meaningful and rewarding career!

Online

www.lifesteps.net/careers

Call: 724-283-1010

Lifesteps – Where Rewarding Opportunities Start!

EOE/ADA Drug-free Workplace

Full-Time: 7:00am-3:00pm, 7:00am-11:00pm

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Plum, Pennsylvania
Posted: Aug 24, 2026
Application: Employer website

Direct care roles remain steady in Pennsylvania

Direct Care Companion openings in Pennsylvania are often tied to ongoing needs in home and community-based support, so employers typically look for reliable candidates who can start with required clearances in progress. This role is competitive because it combines safety, mobility, and trust requirements, including a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and the ability to assist with lifting up to 200 lbs. Before applying, confirm you can obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which can save time compared with reading the full posting.

Direct Care Companion

About the role

Duties

can include:

Lifesteps offers steady, full-time hours! Available Shifts are

Position Requirements

Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes

Online

EOE/ADA Drug-free Workplace

Posting details

More openings at Lifesteps Inc

Direct care roles remain steady in Pennsylvania

More openings at Lifesteps Inc