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

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life & LTD Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Tenure Pay Scale

Annual Performance Bonus

Shift Premium Sat-Sun

Job summary

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help people with disabilities thrive in daily living, work, and community activities. Based in our person-supported homes, you’ll provide daily care, meal prep, personal hygiene, and medication assistance, making a real difference every day.

We offer a starting wage of $15 per hour, tenure pay scale, annual bonus, shift premium on weekends, health and life insurance, and a 403(b) plan with generous PTO, supporting

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a 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 such as meal preparation and personal hygiene.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Support individuals in community activities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff on therapeutic and behavioral plans.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Background check

Job description

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help people with disabilities thrive in daily living, work, and community activities. Based in our person-supported homes, you’ll provide daily care, meal prep, personal hygiene, and medication assistance, making a real difference every day.

We offer a starting wage of $15 per hour, tenure pay scale, annual bonus, shift premium on weekends, health and life insurance, and a 403(b) plan with generous PTO, supporting