DSP - Direct Support Professional | Evenings on Weekdays and Weekends - Full-Time

Home Care Network • Ottawa Hills, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. is urgently seeking an experienced, compassionate, and professional DODD-Certified DSP to join our home health agency and provide hands-on personal care and support to a pediatric client in Ottawa Hills / Toledo, OH (Lucas County). This is a full-time position with approximately 40 hours per week, requiring a long-term commitment of 2+ years. The role involves providing personal care, mental stimulation, support with assistive devices, nutrition, homemaking, community engagement, and basic health monitoring. The ideal candidate must be reliable, honest, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented, accountable, friendly, accommodating, and respectful, with a willingness to perform physical demands and pass a background check. The position reports to an RN Case Manager / Administrator / Director of Nursing.

Requirements

• Active DODD Certification is required
• Minimum of 1-year (2+ preferred) experience as active DSP is required
• Minimum of 1-year paid experience in home care is required (experience with home health agency highly desired)
• Requires interest in long-term employment commitment (temps and short-term availability cannot be considered for this position)
• Requires willingness to provide care in a home with a dog
• Requires enthusiastic willingness and ability to provide mental stimulation through playing games, taking walks, etc.
• Requires consistent, reliable care on Weekdays during Evening hours and on Weekends
• Willingness to travel to/from client residence in Toledo, OH (43615) is required
• Active CPR + FA certification and documentation of both
• Requires willingness to perform housekeeping, meal prep, and mild hands-on-care duties regularly
• Character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful
• Willingness and ability to perform required physical demands
• Consent + Ability to pass a State & Federal background check (including fingerprints)
• 18yo + active Driver's License / State ID
• Reliable transportation to all scheduled visits, within full reach of stated travel radius

Nice To Haves

• Experience with home health agency highly desired
• If additional cases/hours are desired, then willingness to travel to/from all client residences in and surrounding Lucas County, OH (43615) for up to a 30-minute travel radius is required
• Up to 45- or 60-minute client travel radius (from your home) is highly desired (not required).
• Candidates seeking cases closer to home (<30 minutes) will be considered if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, hygiene and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including safe transfers, and mobility/positioning support
• Mental stimulation through playing games, taking walks, etc.
• Support safe use of assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, lifts) - as needed
• Nutrition & Meal / Meal Prep Support
• Homemaking & Environmental Support (IADLs) including light housekeeping, errands, and tasks required to maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment
• Community Engagement & Appointment Support, Coordination, and (in approved situations) Transportation
• Basic Health and Safety Monitoring
• Care Plan Implementation
• Dementia & Behavioral Support (if applicable)
• Demonstrated ability to follow a written Plan of Care
• Pro-active observation and excellent electronic documentation
• Supporting client independence, safety and confidentiality
• Professional, caring, and compassionate behavior to clients, client families, and your peers / co-workers
• Total Care Team Collaboration
• Ongoing Training & Certification Requirements
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist.
• Range of motion exercises
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises
• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: Bathing, Shampooing, Skin care/nail care, Oral hygiene, Shaving, Dressing
• Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to: Meal preparation/feeding, Laundry, Light Housekeeping
• Assists in the patient in taking medications under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. This includes opening a container or pill caddy & handing it to the patient, but does not include administration of the medications.
• Knows and follows infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques.
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records.
• Completes the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided.
• Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
• Treats patients and families with respect.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency.
• Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments.
• Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
• Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Benefits

• Weekly pay (on Fridays) including paid onboarding and training.
• No Requirements for On-Call shifts, Weekends, extensive travel distances, or overtime (when not desired).
• Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients is provided.
• Full-time employees are eligible for qualifying Qualifying Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Plans (for Individual + Dependent(s)/Family)
• generous Employee Referral Bonuses
• other company benefits and perks.
• All employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria, monthly and quarterly incentives and recognition
• Growth Opportunity Support such as pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed