Direct Care Worker- IDD

accessAbilities, a local Home care agency, is immediately hiring Caregivers (known as IDD Attendants) to assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Blairsville, PA.

accessAbilities values what is important to people with disabilities and their families, who are striving for an everyday life. An everyday life is about opportunities relationships, rights, and responsibilities. It is about being a member of the community, having a valued role, contributing to society, and having one's rights as a citizen fully respected. It is a vision that the staff at accessAbilities share.

Companion Services

Employees provide services to participants living in private homes focusing solely on the health and safety of the participant.

IDD attendants might help a participant with:

Cooking
Cleaning
Home chores
Shopping
Attending medical appointments
Making crafts
Playing a board game
Watching a favorite show
Providing companionship

In Home and Community Supports

Employees provide services to help people gain, maintain, and improve skills that allow them to live and participate in their local community.

IDD attendants may assist participants with the following:

Gaining socialization and adaptive skills
Shopping and errands
Going out to eat at their favorite restaurant
Taking a participant bowling, to a movie, or the library
Exploring a museum, amusement park, or festival

Our participants enjoy being involved in community events and we are always seeking out fun things to do locally

We offer flexible schedules Work when you are available. Part-time hours available. Evening or Weekend Shifts.

Did you know that you or someone you know may also qualify to be paid to care for your special needs loved one?

Position Requirements:

Must be 18 years or older
Ability to lift or