About this role
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Personal Care Experience Preferred
Have CNA or personal care experience? Your skills could be a great fit here.
If youre experienced with hands-on personal care, transfers, mobility assistance, or supporting people with medical needs, consider bringing those skills to a Direct Support Professional role.
Were looking for caring, dependable people who are comfortable providing personal care and hands-on physical support while helping people with disabilities live as independently as possible.
Experience as a CNA, PCA, HHA, caregiver, or DSP is a plus.
What you may help with:
- Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Mobility assistance and transfers
- Wheelchair and adaptive equipment support
- Medication and health-related support
- Recognizing and communicating changes in health or support needs
- Daily activities at home and in the community
Starting pay: $17.36/hour with up to $23.36 on the weekends plus our career pathways program.
CNA experience is valued, but an active CNA license isnt required.
If you enjoy caregiving and want to build real relationships while helping people live full, independent lives, wed love to talk with you.
Position Schedule :
Various Shifts available (mornings, evenings)
Benefits Include :
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Career advancement opportunities!
What Were Looking For :
- A positive attitude and a love for helping others
- Dependability and a willingness to learn new things
- Availability for at least one weekend day
Qualifications
Paid Training:
CPR/First Aid
Medication Aide Training
DBHDS DSP Orientation
Mandt Certification
Requirements:
Lift up to 50lbs.
Valid Driver's License
Reliable transportation
Satisfactory Criminal Background Check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to assist individuals with completing activities of daily living.
Experience through education or work history that demonstrates reliability/dependability.
Skill to complete satisfactorily: Medication Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, First Aid/CPR, Mandt, and other requirements associated with orientation.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
Skill in locating and accessing community resources.