Compassionate DSP - Flexible Shifts, Weekly Pay & Benefits

Place 2B Properties; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Travel time reimbursement

Free in-house training

24/7 on-call clinical team

Employee referrals

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Fort Wayne is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-on-one, in-home care in Lafayette, IN. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, with both full-time and part-time options and consistent 1st or 2nd shift opportunities.

The DSP will assist with ADLs, support independence, and ensure client safety, comfort, and dignity while maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation and reporting to the nurse case manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of professional DSP, caregiving, or home care experience.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Support clients with daily routines while promoting independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with meal prep, light housekeeping, errands, and community activities.
• Support mobility, transfers, and safety needs as per care plan.
• Follow individualized care plans and document care accurately.
• Observe and report changes in client condition to nurse case manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Privacy & HIPAA

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

BrightStar Care of Fort Wayne is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-on-one, in-home care in Lafayette, IN. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, with both full-time and part-time options and consistent 1st or 2nd shift opportunities.

The DSP will assist with ADLs, support independence, and ensure client safety, comfort, and dignity while maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation and reporting to the nurse case manager.