Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver Location : Pocono Summit, PA & Surrounding Areas Pay : $19.00 – $23.00 / hour (Based on experience and service type) Job Type : Part-Time (16 hours/week total with flexible options) Perks : Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Flexible Schedules | Career Growth | Benefits This rewarding opportunity offers 16 hours per week with flexible timing: Monday - Thursday 10:00AM - 2:00PM Flexibility: Hours can be adjusted to fit your availability. Want more hours? Caregivers seeking a full-time or fuller schedule can immediately take on additional shifts with other local clients after onboarding. About the Role Abound Health has an urgent need for a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support an individual in the New Wilmington area. This client requires high-level personal care, full assistance with mobility transfers, and consistent supervision. This role is ideal for healthcare caregivers with strong physical lifting capabilities and experience supporting individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs. Why Choose Abound Health? We are a mission-driven organization that has proudly served the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) community for over 20 years. We provide: Financial Peace of Mind: Weekly pay and bonus opportunities (such as employee referrals). Paid Professional Development: Paid onboarding and comprehensive skills training. Career Pathing: Advancement opportunities and a dedicated company Scholarship Program. Community Culture: Invitations to company events and DSP community activities. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked. What You’ll Do As a DSP, you will provide essential, hands‑on health and daily living support to ensure the client's safety, comfort, and independence. Mobility Support: Provide full assistance with transfers and mobility for a non-ambulatory client. Personal Care: Assist with all daily living needs, including bathing, toileting, and hygiene. Medical & Dietary Care: Manage tube-feeding for all nutrition and medications. Monitor health closely, specifically regarding seizure activity. Communication Support: Help the client communicate using an iPad, picture selection, and non-verbal cues. Behavioral Support: Maintain a calm, structured environment and provide medium-level behavioral guidance. Documentation: Record daily services and communicate consistently with families and Abound team members. No prior experience in the I/DD field? No problem! We provide full, paid training and ongoing mentorship to set you up for success. Position Requirements Must be 18 years or older. Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Physical capability to lift and perform full-assist transfers (required). Comfort providing high-level personal care and managing tube-feeding/medical routines (comprehensive training is provided). Ability to pass criminal background, driving record, and healthcare registry checks. Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr