Direct Support Professional
Pay
Pay rate now up to $15.68/HR.
Urgency
Absolutely urgent hiring for Direct Support Professionals (DSP).
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed tasks
- Aid in personal care tasks such as 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
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, and one year of in-home care services experience
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- Reliable transportation is required for member transportation
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
- Ability to work with limited supervision and follow written/verbal instructions
- Good communication skills
- Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized
- Comfortable using an electronic device
Benefits
- Daily & Weekly Pay Option
- Travel reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Direct deposit
Schedule
Consistent, flexible hours to accommodate personal needs.
Locations
Currently hiring in these cities: Lewisburg, TN - Pulaski, TN - Columbia, TN - Manchester, TN and many more locations.
Company Information
We are a growing, innovative industry leader with 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 also offering virtual job interviews as a safety measure against COVID-19.
Company Recognition
Despite challenging economic conditions caused by COVID-19, Addus HomeCare is still hiring DSPs in over 186 locations across the United States. 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.