Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Direct Support Professionals don't change people but offer them a safe place to thrive independently.

Homewatch Caregivers® is a non-medical, in-home care agency. We provide unique care to adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities in the comfort and safety of their preferred residence. We are currently seeking a female DSP who is kind, compassionate, and has experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Those with intellectual disabilities may struggle to recognize and/or express their needs and emotions, causing them to become agitated. An empathetic, patient individual with an open mind and strong communication skills would be an ideal fit for this population.

Hours needed Monday-Friday 8a-2p

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Supervise and assist client in safely preparing meals and ensuring proper nutrition.
• Assist with all ADLs, including bathing, dressing, toileting (incontinence care), brushing teeth etc.
• Interact and engage with client as much as he will allow
• Make frequent checks to ensure safety
• Assist with light housekeeping
• Help client identify and achieve various goals

Benefits of Homewatch Caregivers®

• Accrued PTO/Holiday Pay
• Multiple Bonus Opportunities
• Biweekly Competitive Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Sign on Bonus

Required to Apply

• Must have reliable transportation
• 2 years' Experience with disabilities preferred
• Must have a current Tuberculosis (PPD) Test
• 2-Step Skin Injection/Chest X-ray/Quantiferon Blood Work

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.

Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure. The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.

This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.