Empowering Direct Support Professional — Make a Difference

Maxim Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Weekly paychecks

Maxcares Awards Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities in the Philadelphia area.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will help with health, safety, and independent living skills, document progress, and respond to crises while upholding the individual support plan and rights of clients. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English proficiently.
• Complete Direct Care Worker Competency evaluation.
• CPR certification required.
• Health Screening per state regulations.
• Provide one PA qualification from the listed options.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client’s Health, Wellness and Safety.
• Support independence in daily living activities.
• Crisis prevention and intervention.
• Promote advocacy and individual rights.
• Maintain detailed and compliant documentation on client status and progress.
• Implement behavior support plan strategies as applied to the individual.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Advocacy

Education

PA nursing license

PA CNA certification

Home health aide program

Competency evaluation by Home Care Agency

State-approved training program

PA Bulletin/publication program participation

Tools

CPR Card

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities in the Philadelphia area.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will help with health, safety, and independent living skills, document progress, and respond to crises while upholding the individual support plan and rights of clients. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.