Direct Support Professional

Addus HomeCare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily & Weekly Pay

Travel reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is hiring an entry-level Direct Support Professional to help seniors and people with disabilities live independently. You will follow care plans, assist with personal care, light housekeeping, errands, and transportation while delivering compassionate service.

This role offers flexible hours, daily and weekly pay options, and a chance to grow within a values-driven organization that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation with valid license and insurance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Reliable and energetic

Well-organized

Comfortable using electronic device

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hourly pay rate now 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.

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, values-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 member 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. 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

Despite challenging economic conditions caused by COVID-19 Addus HomeCare is still hiring DSP's in over 186 locations across the United States. Addus has implemented comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines designed to promote workplace safety. We are providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap to our employees.

We are offering virtual job interviews as a safety measure against COVID-19.

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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.