Direct Support Professional
Earn up to $15.68/HR
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality home care and deliver life-changing service to your clients.
As an Addus Direct Support Professional
You’ll play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.
If you are interested
We are urgently hiring DSP's in these cities; Union City, TN - Bethel Springs, TN - Bolivar, TN - Brownsville, TN - Camden, TN - Cedar Grove, TN - Dyersburg, TN - Enville, TN - Henderson, TN - Humboldt, TN - Lexington, TN - Martin, TN - McKenzie, TN - Newbern, TN - Oakfield, TN - Paris, TN - Parson, TN - Rutherford, TN - Savannah, TN - Selmer, TN - South Fulton, TN - Trenton, TN and many more cities!
DSP Responsibilities
- Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed tasks
- Aid in personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
- Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation
- Transport member to appointments, daily errands, and other locations as necessary
- Aid in the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
- Observe and report any changes in member's condition
DSP Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED, and one year of in-home care services experience
- Comfortable using an electronic device
- Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with limited supervision and follow written/verbal instructions
- Reliable transportation, required for member transportation. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.
- Able to pass a criminal background check
Despite challenging economic conditions
caused by COVID-19, Addus HomeCare is still hiring DSP's in over 186 locations across the United States.
Company Information
- We are committed to promoting workplace safety and have implemented comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines.
- We are providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap to our employees.
- We are offering virtual job interviews as a safety measure against COVID-19.
About Addus HomeCare
We are a dynamic, values-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contribution. We are proud to be recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.