Awake Overnight (AON) Direct Support Professional

Penn Mar 2021 • Freeland, MD

10d

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (also known as a DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or CNA) supports individuals with household tasks, personal care, transportation, and behavioral and social needs. The role is identified as Awake Overnight (AON).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with two years of consecutive driving experience and fewer than three moving violations within the past 36 months.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background, physical, TB, and drug screenings.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housework, including cooking, meal preparation, and cleaning.
• Maintain personal care and hygiene routines, including feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, and toileting.
• Provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, outside activities, and excursions.
• Provide behavioral and social support, including working with potential physical and verbal outbursts or aggressiveness.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days
• Holiday pay
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Extensive paid training and ongoing opportunities for job-related education and career advancement, including a career ladders program
• Supportive leadership team
• Full benefits coverage, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and 403(b) retirement savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED