Direct Support Professional- Short-Term

Ebensburg, PA 15931

Posted: 06/03/2024 Category: Nursing Job Number: 127711

Job Description


A-Line Staffing is now hiring– Resident Assistant to work in a facility located in Ebensburg P!

Aline Staffing is now hiring Representative Resident Assistant .

This would be full time / 40+ hours per week. If you are interested in this position, please contact ROBIN at 586-232-9016 or Email: RTHOMAS@alinestaffing.com

Hours: standard 8-hour day- Every other weekend

1st shift 7:00am - 3:30pm 

Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and short-term disability after 90 days

Resident Assistant Details:

This is non-professional work providing health care services for individuals with intellectual disabilities to improve their daily living functions in a Department of Human Services (DHS) facility.
  • Knowledge of non-professional health care services designed to improve the ability of individuals to perform daily living activities.
  • Ability to read and interpret written materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
  • Successful completion of the DHS Aide Trainee Program

Resident Assistant Highlights:

Working with the IDD population and sometimes they have episodes where they lash out. The faculty will teach different methods to use in these situations if you have not felt with them before.

Resident Assistant Requirements:
  • An employee in this job assists individuals residing in a DHS facility in their daily living activities, physical care, self-help activities, and other tasks related to their individualized treatment plans.
  • Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and is reviewed by a higher-level supervisor through daily care records, observation of individuals receiving treatment, and conferences with the employee.
  • Assists individuals with housekeeping functions in their living quarters.
  • Instructs and supports individuals to resolve problems associated with group living through settlements of disagreements.
  • Assists individuals in feeding, dressing, transport, and other daily living activities.
  • Records individuals' on-going physical and medical needs and behavioral observations for inclusion in clinical records and treatment plans.
  • Reports individuals' behavioral problems to the immediate supervisor and other professional staff.
  • Instructs and guides individuals to participate in their therapeutic treatment activities.
  • Performs related work as required.

Resident Assistant Requirements:
  • 6 months of experience as a Nurse Aid, Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aid, Direct Support, Caregiver, Private Duty Caregiver
  • COVID vaccination required
  • BLS or CPR card
  • No Certification needed
  • High School Diploma

For more information, please contact:

ROBIN THOMAS Staffing Manager
(586) 232-9016 Direct

Keywords: home health aide, nurse aide, nursing assistant, home health, home care, long-term care, LTC, skilled nursing, assisted living, geriatrics, elderly, medical, healthcare, hospital, acute care, clinical, rehabilitation, rehab, mental health, behavioral health
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