Direct Support Professional
Company: Addus HomeCare Corporation
Location: Memphis
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Hourly pay range of $9 - $14/hr. Now offering Daily Pay for
select positions!
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals
of quality home care and deliver life-changing service to your
clients. As an Addus Direct Support Professional, you'll play a
vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities
living independently. This rewarding, entry-level position provides
consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs,
while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry
leader.
If you have a genuine passion for helping others, and you are
looking for a meaningful, fulfilling career with a dynamic,
values-driven organization that recognizes and supports your
contribution, we invite you to join our team.
DSP Benefits:
* Daily & Weekly Pay Option
* Travel reimbursement
* Flexible schedule
* Direct deposit
DSP Responsibilities:
* Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed
tasks
* Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
* Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal
preparation
* Transport member to appointments, daily errands, and other
locations as necessary
* Assist member with the self-administration of medications (no
administering or measuring)
* Observe and report any changes in member's condition
DSP Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED, and one year of in-home care services
experience
* Able to pass a criminal background check
* Reliable transportation, required for member transportation.
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.
* Ability to work with limited supervision and follow
written/verbal instructions
* Good communication skills
* Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized
* Comfortable using an electronic device
Despite challenging economic conditions caused by COVID-19 Addus
HomeCare is still hiring DSP's in over 186 locations across the
United States. Addus has implemented comprehensive safety policies
based on CDC guidelines designed to promote workplace safety. We
are providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves,
face masks, hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap to our
employees.
We are offering virtual job interviews as a safety measure against
COVID-19. Apply today and learn more about our current
opportunities.
Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
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