Direct Support Professional - Start at $15/hr + Benefits

Easterseals; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Easter Seals of Tennessee is hiring Direct Support Professionals to help people with disabilities learn, work, and play in their communities. DSPs provide caregiver assistance at person-centered homes, supporting daily activities, meals, hygiene, and medication administration.

They may help with community involvement and therapeutic plans with clinical staff. We offer multiple shifts including part-time and full-time options, a starting wage of $15 per hour, shift premiums on weekends, health

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have valid automobile insurance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide caregiver assistance with daily activities including meal preparation, personal hygiene, and medication administration.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals in the community.
• Support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Background check

Job description

Easter Seals of Tennessee is hiring Direct Support Professionals to help people with disabilities learn, work, and play in their communities. DSPs provide caregiver assistance at person-centered homes, supporting daily activities, meals, hygiene, and medication administration.

They may help with community involvement and therapeutic plans with clinical staff. We offer multiple shifts including part-time and full-time options, a starting wage of $15 per hour, shift premiums on weekends, health