Direct Support Worker - Full time/Part Time

A First Name Basis•kiln, MS

1h•Onsite

About The Position

A First Name Basis is hiring a Direct Support Worker to provide in-home care to seniors and individuals with disabilities in Kiln, Mississippi (Gulfport area). The role is offered full time or part time and pays $11 per hour. Workers support clients with personal care, companionship, household tasks, meals, medication reminders, and appointments while monitoring client well-being and documenting care. The position involves traveling to client homes and working independently in private-home settings. Required in-service training is completed upon hire and annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid ID, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes.
Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screenings and complete all onboarding requirements.
Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
Ability to work independently in home settings.
Compassion, patience, professionalism, and a positive attitude when supporting vulnerable populations.
Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistive equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for prolonged periods during shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours.
Strength and stamina to assist with client mobility, including stairs, uneven surfaces, and vehicle transfers.
Fine motor dexterity to assist with grooming, dressing, feeding, medication management, and operation of medical equipment.
Adequate vision and hearing to monitor client safety and detect changes in condition.
Ability to perform light household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, and carrying groceries.
Ability to work in private homes with varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Previous Direct Service Worker (DSW) experience.
Previous Personal Care Attendant (PCA) experience.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation, and assist with feeding as needed.
Give medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments.
Monitor and report changes in clients’ health and well-being.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment.
Ensure proper use of safety equipment.
Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards.
Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area.
Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually.
Follow written care instructions and document services provided.