DSW (Direct Support Worker)

A First Name Basis; Denham Springs (LA); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Daily pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

401(k) + employer match

Job summary

A First Name Basis is seeking Direct Support Workers in Denham Springs, LA to provide in-home care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Roles include personal care, companionship, light housekeeping and transportation to visits.

We offer full-time and part-time schedules with opportunities for daily pay and a supportive team environment across multiple states.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid ID and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings (background check and drug screen).
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation; assist with feeding as needed.
• Medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments.
• Monitor and report changes in client health and well-being.
• Travel reliably to client homes and assigned visits across the service area.
• Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually.
• Follow written care instructions and document services provided.

Skills

Valid ID

Reliable transportation

Pre-employment screenings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Who we are:

A First Name Basis (AFNB) is one of the fastest-growing in-home care providers in the region, with 40+ offices across four states. We’re reimagining what it means to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities—by building strong caregiver careers, implementing smart clinical and scheduling systems, and ensuring compliance and care quality are never compromised.

Why join us?

We believe in providing care that feels like family. We are looking for dedicated caregivers who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and South Carolina. Join a team that values compassion, respect, and teamwork.

Title: DSW (Direct Support Worker)

Location: Denham Springs, LA

Schedule: Full Time, Part Time

Compensation: $10.50/hr

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, etc.
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation and assist with feeding as needed
• Medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments
• Monitor and report changes in client health and well-being
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment
• Ensure proper use of safety equipment
• Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards
• Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area
• Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually
• Ability to follow written care instructions and document services provided

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Daily pay available
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Supportive and respectful team environment
• 401(k) + employer match

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid ID and reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings: background check and drug screen
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistive equipment (gait belt, Hoyer lift).
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout shifts ranging from 4–12 hours.
• Sufficient strength and stamina to assist with client mobility, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and vehicle transfers.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Fine motor dexterity to assist with grooming, dressing, feeding, medication management, and operation of medical equipment.
• Adequate vision and hearing to monitor client safety and detect changes in condition.
• Ability to perform light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and carrying groceries.
• Ability to work in a private home environment, including navigating varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures.

Preferred:

• Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Previous DSW (Direct Service Worker) Experience.
• Previous Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Experience.