Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Weekly pay

Travel reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is urgently hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to help seniors and people with disabilities live independently in their own homes. The role offers flexible hours, travel within TN locations such as Lewisburg, Pulaski, Columbia, Manchester, and more, with rapid onboarding and an entry-level path into home care.

DSPs follow care plans, provide personal care, assist with daily tasks, and transportation while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and one year of in-home care services experience.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation is 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.

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.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable

Energetic

Self-motivated

Well-organized

Limited supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic device familiarity

Job description

Pay rate now up to $15.68/HR.

Urgently hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP).

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.

We are urgently hiring DSP's in these cities: Lewisburg, TN; Pulaski, TN; Columbia, TN; Manchester, TN and many more locations.

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 is 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 skillsReliable, 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.

Company Recognition

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.