Direct Support Professional - Empower Care at Home

Maxim Healthcare; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Awards program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in home and community settings around Carlisle, PA.

You will support health, safety, daily living skills, and advocacy, using person-centered approaches and documented progress. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and growth within a trusted home health employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Successful completion of the Direct Care Worker Competency evaluation process.
• Current CPR Card.
• Current Health Screening as per state regulations.
• Proof of Pennsylvania nurse license, CNA certification, or approved home health aide program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client’s Health, Wellness and Safety.
• Encourage independent living skills and daily living activities.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
• Promote advocacy and individual rights.
• Maintain detailed, compliant documentation on client status and behaviors.
• Implement behavior support plans safely and appropriately.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation promptly.
• Use prompting, instruction, modeling, and reinforcement in care.
• Promote independence in daily living, work, learning and leisure.
• Provide transportation based on client needs.
• Complete required annual trainings to maintain certifications.

Skills

English reading/writing

CPR certification

Competency evaluation

Health screening compliance

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in home and community settings around Carlisle, PA.

You will support health, safety, daily living skills, and advocacy, using person-centered approaches and documented progress. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and growth within a trusted home health employer.