Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Earn VACATION DAYS each year! Do you have a passion for helping? We have a career for you! $$ Competitive Pay Range $$ Traditional Home Care, A locally owned and operated Home Care Agency, is seeking reliable, experienced direct support professionals to provide one-on-one, non-medical support to our individuals diagnosed with intellectual, developmental disabilities, autism, mental health, behavioral diagnoses, etc. NOW HIRING: Direct Support Professional (DSP) Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA and all of Luzerne County Shift : Part-time, Weekday, Weekend, Evening Shifts Available! Job duties include: Assist individuals with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing) Companionship Appropriate communication/social skilled Light housekeeping and chores Ensuring a safe environment and teaching basic safety skills Meeting individual goals and outcomes Promoting community involvement (outings, activities, errands, etc.)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)
- Mobile Device & EVV Requirements: This position is in compliance with the 21st Century Cures Act , which mandates Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for home care / home health services. As part of this, you will be required to use a mobile device to log visits and track service hours. Candidates must be comfortable using smartphones or tablets if not provided and must have reliable internet access to meet these requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing)
- Companionship
- Appropriate communication/social skilled
- Light housekeeping and chores
- Ensuring a safe environment and teaching basic safety skills
- Meeting individual goals and outcomes
- Promoting community involvement (outings, activities, errands, etc.)
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Full Time/Part Time hours
- Training/Orientation Provided
- WEEKLY PAY
- Direct Deposit
- Competitive Rates
- Paid Time Off
- Company Discount Programs
- Career Stability
- Assignments Close to Home
- Employee/Customer Referral Bonuses
- Positive/Friendly Work Environment
- Work as many hours as desired or pick up additional shifts last minute to earn extra money
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
