Direct Support Professional

Addus HomeCare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily & Weekly Pay Option

Travel reimbursement.

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Nashville, TN is hiring an entry-level Direct Support Professional to learn the fundamentals of quality home care while delivering life-changing service to clients. The role offers flexible hours, consistent pay, and the chance to grow with a growing health care leader in a supportive team environment.

Daily & weekly pay options, travel reimbursement and a direct deposit setup help make this rewarding job accessible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Follow a care plan and report completed tasks.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.).
• Support routine house cleaning, laundry and meal prep.
• Transport members to appointments and errands.
• Assist with self-administration of medications (no dosing).
• Observe changes in member's condition and report.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Self-motivation

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hourly pay range now up to $15.75/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.

Hourly pay range now up to $15.75/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.

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 members 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
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation, required for member transportation. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized
• Comfortable using an electronic device.

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.