Direct Support Professional

Addus HomeCare; Crump (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily & weekly pay option

Travel reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Crump, TN to provide essential care for seniors and individuals with disabilities in a home setting. This entry-level, full-time position offers flexible hours, daily and weekly pay options, and opportunities for growth. Responsibilities include personal assistance, transport, and reporting on care tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and experience in home care is preferred. Reliable transportation and good communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of in-home care experience.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation for member transportation (valid driver’s license and proof of insurance).

Responsibilities

• Follow the care plan and report on completed tasks.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Transport members to appointments and errands.
• Assist members with self-administration of medications.
• Observe and report any changes in members’ condition.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work with limited supervision

Reliable, energetic, self-motivated

Comfortable using electronic devices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

**Direct Support Professional** at Addus HomeCare

As an Addus Direct Support Professional, you’ll provide life‑changing care to seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This entry‑level, full‑time position offers consistent, flexible hours and a chance to grow within a leading industry innovator.

Benefits

• Daily & weekly pay option
• Travel reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Direct deposit

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of in‑home care experience
• Pass a criminal background check
• Reliable transportation for member transportation (valid driver’s license and proof of insurance)
• Ability to work with limited supervision and follow written/verbal instructions
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, energetic, self‑motivated and well‑organized
• Comfortable using electronic devices

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Addus Homecare, and we’re proud to have been recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed’s 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care