Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Compassionate Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Compassionate Caregiver

Location: Dayton, OH
Schedule: Full‐time / Part‐time
Pay: Competitive + Paid Training
Keywords: Direct Support Professional, DSP, Caregiver, Developmental Disabilities, Person‐Centered Care, HCBS, Residential Support, Independent Living Skills

❤️ About the Role

We’re hiring caring, dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who want to make a meaningful impact every day. As a DSP, you’ll support individuals with developmental disabilities in living safe, independent, and fulfilling lives. If you’re compassionate, patient, and committed to dignity‐centered care, you’ll thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person‐centered support with daily living, personal care, and household tasks
• Encourage independence, skill‐building, and confidence
• Support individuals during community outings, appointments, and activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment
• Complete accurate documentation and progress notes
• Communicate with warmth, professionalism, and patience
• Uphold individual rights, privacy, and dignity

⭐ Top DSP Skills (SEO‐Boosting Keywords)

• Compassionate Care
• Patience
• Active Listening
• Behavioral Support
• Safety Awareness
• Documentation Accuracy
• Community Integration
• Professional Boundaries
• Reliability & Attendance

These keywords help your post rank higher and attract qualified applicants.

❤️ Why Work Here

Working here means joining a team that leads with kindness, respect, and purpose . We value your compassion and support you every step of the way.

• Supportive leadership that listens and helps
• Positive, calm work culture
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid training + growth opportunities
• A mission centered on dignity, choice, and independence

✔️ Requirements

• Must be 18+
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
• Able to pass BCI/FBI background checks
• Completion of DODD New DSP Training
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong communication and attendance

Short SEO‐Boosted Summary for ZipRecruiter

Hiring compassionate DSPs to support individuals with developmental disabilities. Competitive pay, paid training, flexible schedules, supportive leadership, and a mission‐driven environment. Apply today and make a meaningful impact.

Tennyson is a caring, compassionate home health Care agency located in Dayton, Ohio

Tennyson offers a career path to all caregivers regardless of experience. We Believe that our caregivers are the heart of our company

Our focus is to identify caregivers that demonstrate passion, care, respect, empathy, compassion, reliability and also motivated to treat our clients just like their own family.

Company Description

Tennyson is a caring, compassionate home health Care agency located in Dayton, Ohio\r\n\r\nTennyson offers a career path to all caregivers regardless of experience. We Believe that our caregivers are the heart of our company\r\n\r\nOur focus is to identify caregivers that demonstrate passion, care, respect, empathy, compassion, reliability and also motivated to treat our clients just like their own family.