What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Help at Home?
Help at Home is hiring caregivers in your community TODAY!
$400 hiring bonus for all new Caregivers - COVID Relief Bonus!
Starting pay $17 an hour!
Offering weekly pay!
Help at Home is the nation’s leading provider of high-quality support services to seniors and people with disabilities. Our clients need us more than ever to continue living independently in their own homes while staying safe from high risk facilities.
Help at Home leads the home care industry in protecting our clients and caregivers. We provide a ready supply of quality PPE and up-to-date training.
Our caregivers are essential service providers and we are proud to offer the following benefits:
- Cash incentives/hiring bonuses for new employees
- Flexible scheduling with either part-time or full-time hours
- Health care insurance options with expanded medical coverage
- Paid time off and vacation time
- Paid travel time and mileage reimbursements
- Industry-leading training and development
- Strong career paths in a high-demand industry
- Compassionate, professional management teams
Join us today and become a Help at Home Hero!
Become a Help at Home Hero TODAY!
Apply online today or in-person interview Monday through Thursday 10am to 3pm
Direct Support Professional typically works in a private home with 1 on 1 ratio, and common activities include:
- In-Home Assistance – Help your clients with day-to-day activities like preparing meals, cleaning, dressing, grooming, laundry, monitoring vital signs, bathing, toileting, technology and other basic activities
- Companionship – Join your clients in playing games, arts and crafts, and accompany them to events outside the home like appointments, grocery shopping and running errands
- Community Building – Create a safe and positive living situation for your clients by communicating with the family and other staff about any concerns or challenges
In order to be eligible for this role, you should have:
- A HS Diploma or GED
- A valid driver’s license
- Access to insured and reliable transportation
- Recognition of the needs of others, and the ability to build relationships with people from different backgrounds
- Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to spend evenings and weekends caring for your clients with dignity, patience, and compassion
- Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training
Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.
- Effective 9/19/2022, hiring bonus eligibility is contingent on remaining an active employee for at least 60 days following the first shift, with at least 180 hours worked. Bonuses are paid within 30 days of reaching eligibility. Previous caregivers who worked for Help at Home prior to 1/1/2021 will be eligible for the bonus. Caregivers who are transferring from an organization within the Help at Home, LLC portfolio of companies are not eligible to receive the bonus.