Direct Care Professional (DSP) – Full-Time, Weekend Shifts

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off (Generous PTO Policy and

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland is seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Assistants (Direct Care Professional) for full-time shifts in Saint Louis, MO. The role offers $21.00 per hour with a strong focus on client-centered care and community engagement.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, personal care, medication administration, and facilitating activities, with mandatory weekend shifts and reliable transportation. Training is provided at the corporate office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent (GED).
• Valid Driver's license.
• Clean Driving Record and successfully completes and maintains assigned drivers training.
• A MINIMUM OF ONE WEEKEND SHIFT PER WEEKEND.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or in a customer service field.
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consistently work in a professional, cooperative manner with all Agency clients and personnel.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer Proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assistance with daily tasks, assist with personal hygiene and facilitate fun activities.
• Follow medical orders and administer medications.
• Most importantly, provide choices to the clients for their daily activities to provide entertainment and community outings

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Customer service

Valid Driver's license

Ability to work weekends

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland is seeking compassionate and dedicated Personal Assistants (Direct Care Professional) for full-time shifts in Saint Louis, MO. The role offers $21.00 per hour with a strong focus on client-centered care and community engagement.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, personal care, medication administration, and facilitating activities, with mandatory weekend shifts and reliable transportation. Training is provided at the corporate office.