Compassionate Direct Support Professional - $15/hr

Easter Seals; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Easter Seals of Tennessee is looking for compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help people with disabilities learn, work and play in their communities. Based in our person-supported homes, DSPs provide caregiver assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.

DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals in the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide caregiver assistance with daily activities in a person-supported home.
• Assist with meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.
• Support individuals in community activities and implement therapeutic plans in partnership with clinical staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Easter Seals of Tennessee is looking for compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help people with disabilities learn, work and play in their communities. Based in our person-supported homes, DSPs provide caregiver assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.

DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals in the community.