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Direct Support Professional

$18 - $22 per hour

Maxim Healthcare Service

Direct Support Professional
Maxim Healthcare Services | Kunkletown, PA and Surrounding Areas
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Flexible Scheduling | Weekly Pay | Benefits Available

Make a Difference Every Day with Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide in-home and community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Bethlehem, PA and surrounding areas. If you are passionate about helping others achieve greater independence and improving quality of life, we encourage you to apply today.

Whether you are an experienced DSP, home health aide, CNA, or someone looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare, Maxim Healthcare offers training, support, and career growth opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
  • Looking for staff that can work consistent weekends
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible scheduling including days, evenings, weekends, and overnights
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance eligibility
  • 401(k) savings program
  • Paid training
  • Supportive clinical and leadership team
Responsibilities
  • Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Support community integration and participation in recreational activities
  • Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping
  • Promote independence while ensuring safety and well-being
  • Document services and client progress accurately
  • Follow individualized care plans and behavioral support plans as needed
  • Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional relationship with clients and families
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional, Behavioral Health Technician, or CNA preferred but not required
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass required background screenings
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ideal Candidates Have Experience In
  • Direct Support Professional (DSP)
  • Home Care
  • Home Health Aide (HHA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Residential Support Staff
  • Behavioral Health
  • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
  • Autism Support
  • Community-Based Services

Why Join Maxim Healthcare?
For more than 35 years, Maxim Healthcare has been committed to delivering quality care and support to the communities we serve. We believe our caregivers and DSPs are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to providing the resources, training, and support needed for them to thrive.

If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can positively impact lives every day, apply now to join our growing team in Bethlehem, PA.

Apply today and start building a rewarding career with Maxim Healthcare Services.

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program


Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits


Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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