Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Benefits: Opportunity for advancement, Paid time off, Training & development

We are looking for people who are committed to enhancing the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by providing the best in-home care with empathy, excellence, and integrity. We serve all of Stark County, including Canton, Hartville, East Sparta, Massillon, and Louisville. We are also licensed to serve Summit and Franklin Counties.

Responsibilities

As a DSP, you will be primarily responsible for providing companionship and assistance with meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping, including:

• Provide social companionship
• Support with a variety of daily living tasks and reminders
• Transportation to appointments, errands, and social outings
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Standby assistance with personal hygiene
• Overnight safety assistance

Qualifications

• No healthcare certification is required!
• A compassionate heart
• Valid driver's license and transportation a plus
• The ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
• Daily access to email, the Internet, and a mobile phone

Why Join The Industry?

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Training and support for our caregivers

Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Becoming a Caregiver

Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes. As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.