Direct Support Professional

About the role

As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes and support them with the following types of activities:

• In-Home Assistance – Help your clients with day-to-day activities like preparing meals, cleaning, dressing, grooming, laundry, monitoring vital signs, bathing, toileting, technology, and other basic activities.
• Companionship – Join your clients in playing games, arts and crafts, and accompany them to events outside the home like appointments, grocery shopping, and running errands.
• Community Building – Create a safe and positive living situation for your clients by communicating with the family and other staff about any concerns or challenges.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain prior to employment.
• Access to insured and reliable transportation.
• Recognition of the needs of others and the ability to build relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to spend evenings and weekends caring for your clients with dignity, patience, and compassion.
• Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training.
• Compliance with state background screening requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Weekly pay starting at $17 an hour.
• Health care benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Cash bonuses.

Compensation, benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location.

Why join Help at Home?

• Meaningful work with clients who need your help.
• Industry leader with 40+ years of history in a high-demand field.
• Veteran-Friendly Employer: We encourage veterans, active military, and their spouses to apply for positions. Our roles are flexible, and we value your experience and expertise.