Full Time Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Visiting Angels•Wall, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Wall is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional to serve senior adults and home-care clients throughout Southern Monmouth County, including Tinton Falls, Manasquan, Spring Lake, Sea Girt, and Neptune. The role helps clients remain at home or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary by client and may involve personal care, household tasks, medication reminders, meals, shopping, exercise, and mobility support. The Direct Support Professional must also respond promptly to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. The posting also lists part-time, PRN, and short-shift options, as well as 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent time-management skills.
Reliable transportation to client visits.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Training or knowledge in First Aid and emergency response.
A compassionate interest in providing companionship to vulnerable people.
Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Perform light housekeeping.
Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
Prompt clients to take prescription medications at the appropriate times.
Help clients shop and put away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients, according to their abilities.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, visiting the doctor, and taking walks.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
Report health changes and unusual circumstances.