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Caregiver

CompanyMerakey
LocationPenn Hills
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 14, 2026
About The Company
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential. PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care. VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services. CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
About the Role

Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Penn Hills, PA
Pay Rate: Earn up to $18.74 / hour with election of Enhanced Pay option.

Shift: 11 pm - 9 am Sunday - Wednesday

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals!
Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Penn Hills, PA.

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
  • Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
  • Provide community support, transportation
  • Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
  • Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs

To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here……DSP Spotlight Page

To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position: IDD Services

Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU:

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

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!

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today at  
www.merakey.org/careers to learn more.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License.
Key Skills
Direct carePersonal careHygiene assistanceMobility supportMeal preparationLife skills developmentHousehold tasksSocial skills supportCommunity supportTransportationMedication supportDocumentationProgress notesService logsAdvocacyMentoring
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcare
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageVision coverageRetirement planDailypayWell-being platformChildcare supportElder care supportEmployee assistance programTuition reimbursementEmployee discountsPersonal development classes
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including assistance with daily living activities and personal care. Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and service logs while promoting the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals served.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
2968
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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