Direct Support Professional

Help at Home; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay starting at $17/hour

Health care

Paid time off

Cash bonuses

Veteran-friendly employer

Job summary

Help at Home, LLC is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home support to seniors and people with disabilities. You will work 1-on-1 with clients, assisting with daily activities, providing companionship, and helping maintain a safe, supportive home environment.

We offer weekly pay starting at $17/hour, comprehensive benefits including health care and PTO, and a veteran-friendly culture that values your experience and flexibility in caring for clients with dignity and compassion.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• In-Home Assistance: help clients with daily activities.
• Companionship: engage clients in activities and accompanying them to appointments and errands.
• Community Building: communicate with families and staff to ensure safe, positive living environments.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Flexibility

Relationship-building

Reliability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Reliable transportation

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.

Data Security and Privacy Statement:

At Help at Home, we prioritize protecting your personal information during the hiring process. We comply with all relevant data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and SOX where applicable. Your data will only be used to assess your employment suitability and won't be shared with unauthorized parties.

We use strong security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. By submitting your application, you consent to this process. You can access, modify, or request deletion of your data by contacting us.

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