Direct Support Professional — Paid PTO & Benefits

Whole Life; Columbia (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

401K

Healthcare pension

Job summary

Whole Life is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Connecticut. DSPs provide person-centered care to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities, supporting daily living activities, independence, and community integration.

You will build trusting relationships, ensure safety and dignity, assist with ADLs, documentation, and collaboration with families and managers to implement care plans and help clients reach personal goals.

Qualifications

• Must be able to document care given in English, and speak English with enough consistency to communicate with clients and co-workers verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support medical appointments.
• Ensure a clean, safe living environment through light housekeeping and laundry.
• Engage clients in social activities, community outings, and choice-making to promote independence.
• Use mobility equipment (e.g., Hoyer lifts) with proper techniques.
• Document daily activities, observations, and incidents accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.

Skills

English communication

Education

First Aid/CPR certification

Medication Administration Certification

Job description

Whole Life is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Connecticut. DSPs provide person-centered care to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities, supporting daily living activities, independence, and community integration.

You will build trusting relationships, ensure safety and dignity, assist with ADLs, documentation, and collaboration with families and managers to implement care plans and help clients reach personal goals.