Direct Support Professional

Apollo Health Group; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Health Group is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional to work on-site in Hudson, FL. The role involves providing daily care, assisting clients with personal tasks, and helping them achieve daily living skills. Applicants must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience with cognitive disabilities, and a high school diploma or GED.

Additional requirements include a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check. This position allows you to foster a supportive environment and truly make a difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience working with individuals who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities is required.
• Patience, empathy, and a client-focused approach are critical in this role.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are needed.
• Must be able to pass a level II background check.
• Willingness to work as a 1099 independent contractor is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and support to one individual with disabilities.
• Assist the client with personal care tasks and activities.
• Implement individualized care plans.
• Support the client in achieving daily living skills and personal goals.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and engaging environment.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Experience with cognitive disabilities

Patience

Empathy

Client-focused approach

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Apollo Health Group is a licensed provider of personal support and caregiving services for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities in the Tampa Bay Area. With a commitment to delivering compassionate and quality care, Apollo Health Group actively seeks motivated, caring, and reliable professionals to support its clients. The organization focuses on providing essential home‑care services, fostering a safe and supportive environment for individuals to thrive.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site role located in Hudson, FL for a Direct Support Professional. Responsibilities include providing daily care and support to one individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting the client with personal care tasks and activities, implementing individualized care plans, and supporting the client in achieving daily living skills and personal goals. The role also involves fostering a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for the client while maintaining accurate records of services provided.

Qualifications

• Strong Interpersonal Skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Effective Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience working with individuals who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities
• Patience, empathy, and a client‑focused approach
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a level II background check
• Willingness to work as a 1099 independent contractor