Compassionate Direct Support Professional

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc; Linden (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Annual Performance Bonus

Weekend Shift Premium

Job summary

Easter Seals Tennessee is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to help people with disabilities learn, work and participate in their communities. Starting wage is $15 per hour with a $1 weekend shift premium and annual bonus opportunities.

You will support daily activities, assist with meals, personal care, and medication administration, while promoting independence and community involvement in person-centered settings. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Our Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Our Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license.
• Our Requirements: Must have valid automobile insurance.
• Our Requirements: Basic computer skills.
• Our Requirements: Pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide caregiver assistance with daily activities including meals, personal hygiene and medication administration.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals in the community.
• Support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Easter Seals Tennessee is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to help people with disabilities learn, work and participate in their communities. Starting wage is $15 per hour with a $1 weekend shift premium and annual bonus opportunities.

You will support daily activities, assist with meals, personal care, and medication administration, while promoting independence and community involvement in person-centered settings. Equal opportunity employer.