Direct Support Professional

Help at Home; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay starting at $17/hour

Health care benefits

Paid time off

Cash bonuses

Meaningful work

Veteran-Friendly Employer

Job summary

Help at Home is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home care for seniors and people with disabilities. You will work 1-on-1 with clients inside their homes, delivering in-home assistance, companionship, and community-building support.

We offer flexible scheduling, weekly pay starting at $17/hour, and a comprehensive benefits package including health care, paid time off, and bonuses. This is a mission-driven role with opportunities for growth and veteran-friendly employment.

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 required trainings.
• Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• In-Home Assistance – help clients with day-to-day activities at home.
• Companionship – engage clients in activities and accompany them to appointments and outings.
• Community Building – communicate with families and other staff to ensure safe, positive living environment.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Empathy

Flexibility

Communication

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?

• Flexible scheduling

• 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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