Compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Apploi; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care in New Jersey is seeking caring Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include hands-on care, companionship, and helping individuals participate in community activities while preserving dignity and independence.

Assignments vary and may be part-time or full-time, with pay that reflects assignment needs. Onboarding, background checks, and training are provided, and Kindly Direct Care is an equal

Qualifications

• Comfort providing hands-on personal care
• Patient, respectful, dependable, and attentive to health and safety
• Ability to follow detailed support instructions and communicate concerns promptly.
• Ability to complete required background checks, onboarding, and training.
• Prior DSP, HHA, CNA, PCA or direct-care experience is preferred for higher-support assignments.
• Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, hygiene, meals, and other ADLs when required by the individual’s plan.
• Provide mobility, positioning, transfer, or safety support when required and when the DSP is trained and authorized to do so.
• Provide companionship and help the individual participate in community activities and meaningful routines.
• Encourage independence by supporting the individual to do as much as possible for themselves.
• Follow individualized care, behavioral, medical, and safety instructions within DSP scope and training.
• Observe for changes or concerns and report them promptly.
• Complete service documentation, timekeeping, and required communication accurately and on time.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, reliability, and respect for the individual and family.

Skills

Hands-on caregiving

Companionship

ADLs assistance

Job description

Kindly Direct Care in New Jersey is seeking caring Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include hands-on care, companionship, and helping individuals participate in community activities while preserving dignity and independence.

Assignments vary and may be part-time or full-time, with pay that reflects assignment needs. Onboarding, background checks, and training are provided, and Kindly Direct Care is an equal