Direct Support Professional
About the Job:
ACE Healthcare has current openings for a full-time, benefits-eligible, Direct Support Staff Week/Weekend Shift at our Upper Darby, PA location. ACE Healthcare is looking for committed, enthusiastic, and dedicated team members to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in their homes and communities. If you are looking for a challenging, yet engaging and enriching career, please consider applying.
Sign-On Bonus:
- Sign-on bonuses are now available! Based on your weekly hours or shift offered, you can receive up to $300 after completing your first 90 days of employment. After 180 days of continued and successful employment, you can receive another bonus up to $300!
Available Shifts:
8hr Shifts:
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri.
- Sat, Sun
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED plus four years of related work experience is required OR Two years of college plus two years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related field.
- CPRP certification preferred.
- A valid state driver’s license and the ability and willingness to drive an agency van are required.
- Must be able to write and speak English in an understandable manner.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information required.
Essential Functions:
- Participate in the development and implementation of service/recovery plans reflecting the individual’s preferences, goals, lifestyles, and interests.
- Schedules medical appointments for consumers.
- Provides transportation for appointments, outings, etc.
- Performs administrative duties, including accepting/delivering accurate messages, filing.
- Prepare meals, perform general housekeeping, and maintenance duties.
- Supervises, assists, and trains consumers in self-care and independent living skills, including bathing and all areas of personal hygiene.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the ISP.
- Assists consumers in food shopping, preparation, serving, cleaning, and care of home, laundry, personal hygiene, menu planning, and implementation, etc.
- Documents consumer progress and other necessary documentation.
- Ensures confidentiality of consumer records.
- Performs related work as required.
Physical Demands:
- Lifting is required.
- Ability to lift at least a minimum of twenty (20) pounds.
- Ability to physically assist individuals in personal care.
- Ability to perform common household cleaning activities that involve: consistent standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and walking.
- Shovel snow off of walkways, sidewalks, and porches if applicable.
Job Details:
Job Type:
- Full-time.
- Part-time.
- PRN.
Keywords: Melmark, Elwyn, blossom, devereux, bancroft, merakey, direct support, direct care, DSP, direct care, HHA, certified nursing assistant, CNA, fair acres, behavioral health, mental health, nursing home, hospital, jefferson, aria, einstein, abington, temple, frankford, hup, hospital of university of pennsylvania, hahnemann, waitress, hotels, restaurants, airlines, Marriott, caregiver , aide, babysitter, orderly, attendant, health care, healthcare, seniors, direct support professional, home health aide, food server, cook, jaintor, waiter, bus boy, kencrest, cades,community options, keystone, caregiver, McDonalds, Burger King, Chick-Fil-A, Red Lobster, Wawa, Wendy's, Sonic, Uber, Lyft, Pizza Hut, Dominos, airlines, Direct Support Professional, DSP, Residential Counselor, RC, Residential Aide, Aide, Direct, Support, Residential, IDD, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, MH, 1:1, home health, social services assistant, health care, counselor, human services, assistant, caregiver, social services assistant, caregiver, supermarkets, Aldi, ShopRite, Fresh Grocer, Giant, Save-A-Lot, Acme, BJs, Malls, Life Path, Growth Horizons, Shared Values, Community Options Inc., Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Casmir Cares Services,Umbrella Functional Consulting & Support Team, Help at Home, Resources For Human Development, Inc.,Flight Attendants, Regal Movie Theater, Regal Entertainment, Movie Theathers
Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Contract.
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift.
- Day shift.
- Night shift.
- Weekends as needed.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred).
Experience:
- English: 1 year (Required).
License/Certification:
- CNA (Preferred).
- Driver's License (Preferred).
Work Location: In person
Recommended Jobs
Grade 3 Teacher (INTERNAL Only)
JobID: 970 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Date Posted: 4/8/2026 Location: Northside Elementary School Date Available: 08/19/2026 Clos…
Marine Fleet Supervisor - Heavy Civil Construction
Marine Fleet Supervisor - Heavy Civil Construction Trumbull-Brayman Joint Venture Montgomery LockDam Project - Monaca, Pennsylvania Trumbull Corporation is seeking an experienced Marine Fleet…
Cash Application Analyst
POSITION SUMMARY: The Cash Application Analyst supports the treasury & revenue cycle department (RCM) by applying everyday resident, patient, as well as non-patient payments, which are received eit…
Busser
BUSSER POSITION AT FEARLESS RESTAURANT GROUP What makes Fearless Restaurants special and a great place to work?! Cuz’ we give a damn! We are part of Fearless Restaurant Group; a multi-concept…
Senior US Business Tax Manager (Relocation to the Caribbean)
The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean, is home to one of the world’s leading offshore financial centres. Our Big 4 client is looking for a Senior US Business T…
General Manager
Job Description Job Description Our client is a premier utility company specializing in rapid response and storm chasing to utility companies and contractors in need of a quick reaction force to …
Marine Recovery Adjuster Trainee
Job Description Job Description Benefits: Simple IRA matching Simple IRA Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Job Summar…
Associate Field Service Technician- Philadelphia, PA - Transport
Associate Field Service Representative – Transport As an Associate Field Service Representative, you will play a key role in supporting a designated service territory along with repairing and de…
Economic Development Manager
The Economic Development Manager coordinates various levels of economic development and outreach to communities along the D&L Trail and throughout the five-county Delaware & Lehigh National Heritag…
Vice President, Corporate Account Managed Content Sales
Company Description Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers worldwide. It is listed …