Part-Time DSP/Caregiver Position - New Wilmington, PA Area

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – New Wilmington, PA & Surrounding Areas
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $19–$23/hr
Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment

Abound Health has an urgent need for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support an individual in the New Wilmington area who requires high-level personal care, full assistance with transfers, and consistent supervision. This role is ideal for caregivers with strong lifting capability and experience supporting individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs. Caregivers seeking additional hours may take on shifts with other clients once hired.

Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.

What You’ll Do

As a DSP, you will provide essential hands-on support to ensure safety, comfort, and daily functioning. Responsibilities include:

• Provide full assistance with transfers and mobility (non-ambulatory client)
• Support all personal care needs, including bathing, toileting, and hygiene
• Monitor health and safety, especially related to seizure activity
• Assist with tube-feeding for all food and medications
• Support communication using an iPad, picture selection, and non-verbal cues
• Maintain a calm, structured environment and provide medium-level behavioral support
• Document services and communicate with Abound team members and families
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

Schedule Details

This referral requires 10 hours per week

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Caregivers may take on additional hours with other clients if they desire a fuller schedule.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & DSP community activities
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Comfortable providing high-level personal care
• Ability to lift and perform full-assist transfers (required)
• Willingness to support tube-feeding and medical routines (training provided)

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required — we provide paid training and support.

Pay

Starting Pay: $19–$23 per hour
(Compensation varies based on experience and service type)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.