Direct Support Services- Weekend Warrior (must have no points on drivers license and 6 yrs driving experience and must be able to work e/o weekend)

GetHired, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Support Services in Akron, Ohio is seeking an experienced leader to join our team as a Direct Support Professional and shift supervisor. You will provide direct care and oversee DSP staff, ensuring high-quality care.

The role requires hands-on caregiving, medication administration, documentation, and strong communication to support individuals and families across shifts. Opportunities for growth and meaningful impact are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care with medication administration.
• Comfort with hands-on personal care including toileting.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License (no more than 1 point).
• Physically able to assist with transfers and lift up to 25+ lbs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Reliable, firm, compassionate, and able to hold staff accountable.
• Available for second shift weekdays and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care when needed (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, transfers, mobility).
• Administer medications (experience required).
• Assist individuals with bowel and catheter routines.
• Supervise, mentor, and support DSP staff during shift.
• Ensure proper documentation, medication counts, and compliance.
• Drive individuals to appointments or activities as requested.
• Monitor health, safety, and overall well-being of individuals.
• Provide transportation in company vans to appointments and community outings.
• Ensure the home is clean, safe, and running smoothly.
• Step in during emergencies and support crisis intervention.
• Communicate professionally with management, families, and care teams.

Skills

Medication administration

Direct care

Communication

Leadership

Documentation

Job description

Direct Support Services

Location: Copley/Akron Ohio

What You'll Do:

• Provide direct care when needed (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, transfers, mobility)
• Administer medications (experience required)
• Assist individuals with bowel and catheter routines
• Supervise, mentor, and support DSP staff during shift
• Ensure proper documentation, medication counts, and compliance
• Drive individuals to appointments or activities as requested
• Monitor health, safety, and overall well-being of individuals
• Provide transportation in company vans to appointments and community outings
• Ensure the home is clean, safe, and running smoothly
• Step in during emergencies and support crisis intervention
• Communicate professionally with management, families, and care teams

What We're Looking For:

• Strong DSP background with medication administration experience
• Comfortable with hands-on personal care including toileting
• Valid Ohio Driver's License (no more than 1 point)
• Physically able to assist with transfers and lift up to 25+ lbs
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Reliable, firm, compassionate, and able to hold staff accountable
• Available for second shift weekdays and every other weekend

Why This Role Is Different:

This is not just a fill-in position - you are a key leader in the home. You will help shape the culture, protect the individuals, support staff growth, and ensure high-quality care every shift.

Why Work With Us:

• Leadership opportunity with skill development that will lead to growth opportunities
• Stable hours and consistent schedule
• Supportive management team
• Meaningful work that directly impacts lives
• Opportunity to grow into higher management roles
• Work with an organization that values structure, respect, and excellence

If you are confident, caring, organized, and ready to lead while still providing hands-on care, this position is for you.