Direct Support Professional Med Cert 3 Required

Right at Home; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Right at Home Cleveland West is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) with an active Med Cert 3 to join our in‑home care team. You will provide personal care, assist with ADLs, monitor client health, and coordinate with families and the care team to ensure safe, respectful support in the client’s home.

This role emphasizes empathy, reliability, and collaborative care delivery. Join our team to help seniors live safely and independently at home while adhering to individualized

Qualifications

• Active Med Cert 3 certification is required.
• Experience in direct care or caregiving preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with ADLs.
• Administer medications per Med Cert 3 authorization and care plans.
• Support mobility with gait belt and Hoyer lift when needed.
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and supervision.
• Perform light housekeeping, meal preparation, and home support.
• Monitor changes in client condition and report to the care team.
• Communicate with clients, families, and the care team.
• Follow agency policies and care plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Med Cert 3 Required

Join Right at Home Cleveland West and Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!

Right at Home Cleveland West, a leading provider of in‑home care and assistance, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) with an active Med Cert 3 to join our team. Our mission is to provide high‑quality, person‑centered care that supports seniors and vulnerable adults in living safely and independently at home.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

• Administer and manage client medications in accordance with Med Cert 3 authorization and care plans

• Support clients with mobility needs, including gait belt and Hoyer lift use when required

• Provide companion care, emotional support, and supervision to ensure client safety

• Perform light housekeeping, meal preparation, and home support tasks

• Monitor and report any changes in client condition, behavior, or health status

• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and the care team

• Follow all agency policies, documentation standards, and individualized care plans

What We Are Looking For:

• Active Med Cert 3 certification (required)

• Experience in direct care or caregiving preferred

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Ability to pass background checks

• Compassionate, dependable, and patient‑focused attitude

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

At Right at Home Cleveland West, we are committed to supporting both our clients and caregivers.