DSP / Hospital Tripper / Driver - Crafton, PA

Job Opportunity : Dsp / Hospital Tripper / Driver

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 a DSP / Hospital Tripper / Driver to join our team in our Crafton, PA locations.

Position Details :

• Interact professionally with medical staff, clients, and external facilities.
• Safely and skillfully operate a variety of motor vehicles, including vans and buses.
• Understand and follow the facility's vehicle maintenance and operation policies, including completion of daily logs.
• Navigate streets, highways, and locations of single-family homes effectively.
• Demonstrate knowledge of departmental and facility policies and procedures.
• Understand personal hygiene and daily living activities as they apply to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with residents and staff.
• Maintain a supportive and understanding attitude toward residents with developmental and physical disabilities, and accurately record and report behavioral observations.
• Communicate effectively using strong verbal and written skills.
• Lift, transfer, and carry residents, typically exceeding 50 pounds, using proper techniques.

Earn $17.00 / hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Benefits :

About Merakey : 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. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! 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.