Direct Support Professional / Group Home Caregiver

All Ways Caring HomeCare; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 29,962 - 32,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with Daily Pay options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Benefits and 401(K) participation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Homer is seeking a Direct Support Professional to deliver compassionate care and support to individuals in need. The ideal candidate should be empathetic and responsible, capable of performing personal care tasks and ensuring client safety. This position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Potential candidates must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license and availability for shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care tasks, including feeding and medical monitoring.
• Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served.
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Trustworthiness

Responsibility

Job description

Job Details

Location: US-AK-HOMER

Pay: USD $21.75 - $23.75 / Hour

Overview

Direct Support Professional

At All Ways Caring HomeCare our Direct Support Professionals at our group homes play a critical role in delivering compassionate and individualized hands‑on care to those we serve. It is our goal to identify individuals who are empathetic, detail‑oriented, and ready to be an essential part of the life‑changing care we provide, #DifferenceMaker.

What you will receive

• Great company culture
• Set shift schedules available with consistent hours
• Competitive pay with Daily Pay options available
• Tuition reimbursement and campus partnerships
• Paid DSP and client specific training
• Retention and referral bonuses
• Benefits, Supplemental Plans, EAP, and 401(K) participation
• Career growth and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring
• Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Encouraging self‑help activities
• Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to work in a group home, home‑like setting
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external

About our Line of Business

All Ways Caring HomeCare delivers quality, compassionate, and individualized care and support that helps people in need of assistance stay at home—maximizing dignity, privacy, and independence. Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions, and cognitive abilities. For more information, visit www.allwayscaring.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

What you will need

• No prior experience necessary (orientation and paid training provided)
• Responsible, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Emotionally intelligent with a high level of empathy and professionalism
• Willing to learn medical equipment use and follow care protocols
• Able to work assigned shifts with consistency and integrity
• Successful pass company and state required pre‑employment background checks
• Availability to work weekends and holidays (as needed)

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms
• Talk and listen
• Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
• Lift and/or move heavy objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Ability to type on a computer keyboard
• Noise may be moderate to loud
• Temperatures in home‑like or office settings may vary

Salary Range

USD $21.75 - $23.75 / Hour