Direct Support Professional

Addus HomeCare; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily & Weekly Pay Option

Travel reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Alcoa, TN is seeking Direct Support Professionals to begin a career in quality home care. This entry-level role offers consistent, flexible hours and a chance to help seniors and people with disabilities live independently.

You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, light housekeeping, and transportation while reporting changes in condition. Passion for helping others is valued in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with insurance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform tasks independently.
• Comfortable using an electronic device.

Responsibilities

• Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed tasks.
• Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Transport members to appointments and daily errands.
• Assist with self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring).
• Observe and report changes in the member's condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Organization

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Earn up to $15.68/HR.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality home care and deliver life-changing service to your clients. As an Addus Direct Support Professional, you’ll play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.

If you have a genuine passion for helping others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling career with a dynamic, value-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.

DSP Benefits

• Daily & Weekly Pay Option
• Travel reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule
• Direct deposit

DSP Responsibilities

• Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed tasks.
• Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation.
• Transport members to appointments, daily errands, and other locations as necessary.
• Assist member with the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
• Observe and report any changes in member's condition.

DSP Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and one year of in-home care services experience
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation, required for member transportation. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized
• Comfortable using an electronic device.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.