Direct Support Professional

addus; Gainesboro (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily & Weekly Pay Option

Travel reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Job summary

Addus in Gainesboro, TN is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide essential care and support to seniors and people with disabilities. Candidates will enjoy flexible hours while delivering impactful services. This entry-level role includes various responsibilities such as assisting with personal care, following tailored care plans, and ensuring clients live comfortably and independently.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and in-home care experience, along with strong communication skills and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in in-home care services.
• Reliable transport and valid driver’s license required.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Follow a care plan for the member and report completed tasks.
• Assist with personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Transport members to appointments and errands.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow written/verbal instructions

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Comfortable using electronic devices

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, values-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.

We are urgently hiring DSP employees in these cities; Cookeville, TN - Gainesboro, TN - Woodbury, TN - Sparta, TN - Lafayette, TN and many more cities!

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

DSP Qualifications

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

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.

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.