Direct Service Professional

Direct Support Professional

Starting pay of $14/hr with advancement opportunities $150 sign on bonus at positive 90 day review. Paid holidays, immediate accrual of PTO, vision, dental, and so much more! Flexible scheduling full time or part time positions available. Role Are you interested in making a positive impact in direct support for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Homewatch is for you!

Caregivers provide important paraprofessional services to the agency's home care clients, as assessed in the care plan and in compliance with the client's Service Agreement. Caregivers are either CNA's (Certified Nurse Aides), STNA's (State Tested Nurse Assistant), HHA (Home Health Aide), or PCPs (Personal Care Providers). Caregivers must be reliable, dependable, honest, and caring. Some may need to take clients to appointments or run errands. This will require them to possess a valid driver's license and to have current automobile insurance. Caregivers must be observant enough to recognize changes in their clients, and be capable of alerting the appropriate personnel when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility.
• Must meet hiring criteria as defined in the agency's minimum standards.
• Must be able to function with minimal supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the client.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as adhering to agency policies.
• Does not administer medication or perform any procedures requiring the knowledge or skills of a licensed nurse or registered therapist.
• Must pass all background screening with satisfactory results.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the agency's clients with their personal care needs in accordance with the care plan and qualifications (CNA/STNA/PCP/HHA).
• Responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living in a safe and beneficial manner.
• Must possess effective communication skills.

Compensation: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.

Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure. The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.

This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!