Direct Support Professional

Addus HomeCare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily & Weekly Pay Option

Travel reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist seniors and individuals with disabilities living independently. This entry-level role offers a pay of up to $15.68/hour, flexible hours, and a chance to learn the fundamentals of quality home care while making a meaningful impact in clients' daily lives.

Join our safety-conscious team across many Tennessee cities, with virtual interviews available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to use an electronic device.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and insurance.

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 meal preparation.
• Transport member to appointments and run daily errands.
• Assist member with self-administration of medications (no dosing).
• Observe and report changes in the member's condition.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable

Self-motivated

Well-organized

Reliable transportation

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's in these cities; Union City, TN - Bethel Springs, TN - Bolivar, TN - Brownsville, TN - Camden, TN - Cedar Grove, TN - Dyersburg, TN - Enville, TN - Henderson, TN - Humboldt, TN - Lexington, TN - Martin, TN - McKenzie, TN - Newbern, TN - Oakfield, TN - Paris, TN - Parson, TN - Rutherford, TN - Savannah, TN - Selmer, TN - South Fulton, TN - Trenton, 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
• 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
• 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.

We are offering virtual job interviews as a safety measure against COVID-19.

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 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.