Direct Support Professional Part Time Lewis Center

First Step Healthcare; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

First Step Healthcare is seeking a compassionate in-home care aide in Lewis Center, OH for part-time, evening shifts. The position includes personal care, meals, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, with a starting wage of $17.25/hour and an increase to $17.50/hour after a 90‑day introductory period.

The role requires CPR certification, a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, and a calm, consistent approach with the individual you support.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently and to assist with repositioning using proper technique or adaptive equipment.
• Completion of the state‑mandated 8‑hour annual training and re‑certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, such as help with mobility and hygiene.
• Help with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, and errands.
• Support medication and health monitoring under nursing guidance.
• Drive the individual to appointments and community outings.
• Document daily progress, services provided, and any changes in condition.
• Complete weekly reporting on goals and overall health.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Job description

• $17.25 per hour to start, increasing to $17.50 per hour after successful completion of a 90-day introductory period
• Part-time, approximately 16 hours per week
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
• Saturday, a 4-hour shift starting any time after 4:00 PM
• In‑home support for one individual in Lewis Center, Ohio

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Pay and Schedule

• $17.25 per hour to start, increasing to $17.50 per hour after successful completion of a 90-day introductory period
• Part‑time, approximately 16 hours per week
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
• Saturday, a 4‑hour shift starting any time after 4:00 PM
• In‑home support for one individual in Lewis Center, Ohio

Why Work Here?

Join First Step Healthcare and make a real difference in someone's daily life. We blend each individual's quality of life into the quality of our care, supporting health and wellness from every angle. If you are patient, dependable, and caring, and want a steady evening schedule in Lewis Center, we would love to meet you.

What You Will Do

• Provide personal care, such as help with mobility and hygiene
• Help with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, and errands
• Support medication and health monitoring under nursing guidance
• Drive the individual to appointments and community outings
• Document daily progress, services provided, and any changes in condition
• Complete weekly reporting on goals and overall health
• Other related duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• Patience, compassion, and a calm, consistent approach with the individual you support
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently and to assist with repositioning using proper technique or adaptive equipment
• Completion of the state‑mandated 8‑hour annual training and re‑certification

About First Step Healthcare

Blending Quality of Life into the Quality of our Care. First Step Healthcare provides compassionate support services for individuals with developmental disabilities in central Ohio. We build a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and encouraged to live a healthier, fuller life.