Part Time Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Visiting Angels - Hillsborough, NJ; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels - Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a Part Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide in-home care to clients across the local area. You will support client wellness according to their care plans, with duties including personal care, meals, mobility help, and companionship.

The role offers flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and a supportive office environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Prior HHA certification and reliable transportation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Home Health Aide (HHA) certification, licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Reliable transportation to visits and client homes.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with light exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents.
• Provide companionship and support.
• Respond promptly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Assist with medications and mobility as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Compassion

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Part Time Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Visiting Angels of Hillsborough is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the local area including Belle Mead, Edison, Piscataway, Somerset, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As a Visiting Angels Part Time Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

A Visiting Angels Part Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) works under a Registered Nurse, and there are no supervision responsibilities with this position. The CHHA has HIPAA restricted access to certain client information, and is an hourly per-diem, non-exempt Direct Care staff member with no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week.

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Part Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Requirements:

• Valid certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA), licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• HHA Certification Reimbursement available after 90 days
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred to posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Have compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client
• Ability to perform patient observation accurately and respond promptly to changing health conditions

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Daily Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift