Compassionate Direct Support Professional — Empower Lives

Better Healthcare Services Llc; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Better Healthcare Services LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals with disabilities in Springfield, VA. The role focuses on daily living support, ISP implementation, and community participation while ensuring safety and dignity.

Responsibilities include medication administration under direction, strong teamwork with families and supervisors, and flexible scheduling to cover evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in direct support, caregiving, or related healthcare field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Strong interpersonal skills with a patient, empathetic, and person-centered approach.
• Ability to pass a background check and meet state compliance requirements.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Support clients with daily living activities including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility.
• Implement individualized support plans (ISPs) and document progress accurately.
• Assist clients with community integration, social activities, and recreational outings.
• Administer medications and monitor health conditions as directed.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, families, and care team members.
• Respond to behavioral challenges using approved crisis intervention techniques.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient empathy

Strong communication

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Better Healthcare Services LLC is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, client-centered care to individuals with disabilities in Springfield, VA. The role focuses on daily living support, ISP implementation, and community participation while ensuring safety and dignity.

Responsibilities include medication administration under direction, strong teamwork with families and supervisors, and flexible scheduling to cover evenings, weekends, or holidays.