Direct Support Professional for Day or Night Shifts

Benefits:

Same-day Reimbursements

Flexible schedule

Help or transport service

Shepherd Health and Living is a DODD certified agency that provides staffing and home-based care for individuals with various disabilities to empower them to live with independence and provide community, security, and mobility.

If there is a fit together, we look forward to hiring you and introducing you to the team and individuals we serve!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Shifts available immediately

Location: In person at homes of individuals we serve

Expected hours: 40 per week

Part time shifts also available

Job Summary

We are looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team! You will directly work with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus but not required. If you are looking for a new career, we can train you from the beginning!

Benefits:

Paid every Friday

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly expense reimbursements

Paid training

Schedule:

Morning shifts

Afternoon/Evening shifts

Overnight shifts

Weekday and Weekend Shifts

Responsibilities

Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles

Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care

Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor

Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert

Give medications and immunizations

Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications

2-Hour Course for Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate - We will help you get this if you do not currently have it

High School Diploma or GED required

Driver’s license/ID required

Car insurance required if driving clients to various outings

CPR/First Aide certification required

BCI and/or FBI background check - Cost of this is reimbursed to you same-day

Have Social Security Card for employment onboarding

Our work environment includes:

Growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Casual work attire