Direct Support Professional

First Generation Residential Living; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement

Job summary

First Generation Residential Living in Indianapolis is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support seniors and people with disabilities. You will assist with hygiene, light housekeeping, and medication dispensing, and provide companionship to improve quality of life.

The role requires patience, reliability, and good communication. The schedule is Monday through Friday 2-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm, and you will work on the Southside of Indianapolis.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver or home health aide is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills.
• Ability to follow health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Support with medication dispensing and light housekeeping.
• Provide meals, snacks, and companionship.
• Assist with errands and shopping tasks.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Driver's license

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling


• Competitive Compensation


• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team. We have a client on the Southside of Indianapolis, Monday - Friday 2-8p, Sat and Sun from 7am to 3pm In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of seniors and people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, light housekeeping and dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve the client’s living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing.


• Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises.


• Prepare meals and snacks.


• Light housekeeping activities


• Dispense medication.


• Provide companionship.


• Assist with errands and shopping!

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred but not required.


• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation


• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills


• Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal spills


• Ability to lift heaving objects.


• Compassionate, respectful, ethical