Direct Support Professional

Help At Home, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health care

Paid time off

Cash bonuses

Veteran-Friendly Employer

Job summary

Help at Home is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work one-on-one with clients in their homes across Missouri. You will help with daily tasks, provide companionship, and support community engagement.

We offer weekly pay starting at $17 per hour, comprehensive benefits including health care and PTO, and a veteran-friendly environment. Flexible roles are available to accommodate your family and service commitments.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain before employment.
• Access to insured and reliable transportation.
• Ability to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to professional development and state-required training.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home assistance with daily activities such as meals, grooming, laundry, and personal care.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in activities and community outings.
• Collaborate with family and other staff to create a safe, supportive living environment.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community!

Start your career with the nation’s leading provider of in-home support to seniors and people with disabilities. Become a hero for someone in your community.

Why should you join Help at Home?

• Weekly pay starting at $17 an hour!
• Amazing benefits – health care, paid time off, and cash bonuses!
• Meaningful work with clients who need your help
• Industry leader with 40+ years of history in a high-demand field
• Veteran-Friendly Employer: We encourage veterans, active military, and their spouses to apply for positions. Our roles are flexible, and we value your experience and expertise.

As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities:

• In-Home Assistance – Help your clients with day-to-day activities like preparing meals, cleaning, dressing, grooming, laundry, monitoring vital signs, bathing, toileting, technology and other basic activities
• Companionship – Join your clients in playing games, arts and crafts, and accompany them to events outside the home like appointments, grocery shopping and running errands
• Community Building – Create a safe and positive living situation for your clients by communicating with the family and other staff about any concerns or challenges

Eligibility Requirements

• A HS Diploma or GED
• A valid driver’s license
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain prior to employment
• Access to insured and reliable transportation
• Recognition of the needs of others, and the ability to build relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to spend evenings and weekends caring for your clients with dignity, patience, and compassion
• Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.

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Employees must adhere to our data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.