Evening DSP — Empower Adults with Disabilities

Anchor Home; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Home in Maryland seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Monday–Friday 3pm–11pm shift. The DSP provides hands-on support to adults with developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities, community integration, and personal growth.

You will work closely with the Delegating Nurse to follow Care Plans, monitor health, assist with meals, and accompany clients to appointments. This role fits those pursuing healthcare, psychology, social work, or human services fields.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or College Degree
• Non‑provisional Driver's License and Clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Active Certifications/Licenses: Maryland CMT License, MANDT Certification, First Aid and CPR Certifications
• Motivated and passionate to work with clients that have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Experience with behavioral plans is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral care, laundry, and housekeeping.
• Assist the Delegating Nurse in prioritizing client’s needs and responding appropriately to those needs.
• Follow the Plan of Care as written by the Delegating Nurse.
• Prepare meals and provide feeding assistance as needed.
• Assist with medication administration in accordance with the client’s care plan and training.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and community activities.
• Provide mobility, transfer, and positioning assistance as needed.
• Monitor and document vital signs and changes in client condition, and promptly report concerns to management.
• Maintain accurate client, attendance, and service documentation in required systems.
• Complete incident reports and immediately report incidents or safety concerns to management.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for clients.
• Maintain emergency food supplies and other household needs as required.
• Follow individual care plans, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient interaction

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Maryland CMT License

MANDT Certification

First Aid and CPR Certifications

Job description

Anchor Home in Maryland seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Monday–Friday 3pm–11pm shift. The DSP provides hands-on support to adults with developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities, community integration, and personal growth.

You will work closely with the Delegating Nurse to follow Care Plans, monitor health, assist with meals, and accompany clients to appointments. This role fits those pursuing healthcare, psychology, social work, or human services fields.