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Direct Support Professional/Caregiver - Mercer, PA & Surrounding Areas

Abound Health
Mercer, PA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2025
💰 $36,000/yr

About the role

Abound Health is proud to offer a $1,000.00 Signing Bonus* to qualified DSP candidates!

At Abound Health we are proud to specialize in helping individuals with I/DD reach their fullest potential. Abound Health is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment.

We are actively seeking dedicated DSP/Caregivers to provide In Home & Community Support, Companion Services, Community Participation Support and Respite Services.

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

  • Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms
  • Assist client participation in leisure/recreational activities
  • Provide respite and companionship to offer relief to family or primary caregiver
  • Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities
  • Ability to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Ability to work independently in the community and/or the client’s home
  • Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs
  • Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
  • Lifting may be required depending on individual client needs
  • CPR/First Aid Certification Training is provided by company

Pay: $16.50-$18.00 per hour

Job Types Available:

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Shifts Available:

  • Mornings
  • Evenings
  • Overnights

Experience:

  • Caregiving: 1-2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • In person

Benefits:

  • Flexible Schedules; Weekly Pay; Competitive Wages; Paid Onboarding Training; Paid Holidays
  • Eligibility of some benefits are based on hours worked include:
    • Medical; Dental; Life Insurance; 401K

**$1000 Signing Bonus Details:

  • $333 paid out after working 90 days with an average of 20 hours per week
  • $333 paid out after working 6 months (180 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
  • $334 paid out after working 1 year (365 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
  • Applicant cannot have been employed by Abound Health (or any of our newly acquired companies) in the past 18 months
  • Signing bonus not applicable for Residential Services
  • Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs) are not eligible for the Signing Bonus

If you are interested in becoming a part of our community or would like to learn more about available opportunities, please apply online or email us at recruitingteam@aboundhealth.com.

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