Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Visiting Angels Northwest Arkansas · Wall, NJ · Yesterday
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About the role
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in support of the client’s safety, dignity, well-being and ability to remain living at home. A Certified Home Health Aide travels to the client’s home to provide direct care including, but not limited to:
- Personal care and grooming
- Ambulation
- Special procedures
- Homemaking, meal preparation, light housekeeping
- Assistance with other activities of daily living
A Visiting Angels Direct Support Professional works under a Registered Nurse and has no supervision responsibilities. The CHHA has HIPAA-restricted access to certain client information and is an hourly, per-diem, non-exempt direct care staff member with no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week.
Requirements
- Valid certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA), licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Driver’s license preferred
- Ability to perform patient observation accurately and respond promptly to changing health conditions
- Compassionate attitude combined with excellent communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physical stamina to assist with mobility tasks and perform caregiving duties throughout shifts
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Holiday pay
- Referral bonuses
- Direct deposit
- Weekly pay
- Daily pay
- Continuing education
Schedule
- Full time
- Part time
- 8-hour shifts
- 10-hour shifts
- 12-hour shifts
- PRN
- Short shift