DSP - Direct Support Professional

Company: Help at Home
Location: Cape Girardeau
Posted on: June 11, 2021

Job Description:

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community. We are currently offering a $$700 hiring bonuses for all new Direct Support Professionals!

Apply today online or in person – interview Monday through Thursday 10am to 3pm at 3264 Lexington Ave. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Branches are closed for lunch from Noon-1PM CST.

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 priority vaccine access, a ready supply of quality PPE, and up-to-date training.

We are currently seeking multiple caregivers who have availability to work day, evening, night and/or weekend shifts.

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 plan options with expanded medical coverage
• Free COVID testing and priority vaccine access
• Quarantine and Hazard pay for employees exposed to COVID on the job
• 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!

A Direct Support Professional typically works in a private group home with 2-3 clients, and common activities include:

• In-Home Assistance – Help your clients with day-to-day activities like preparing meals, cleaning, dressing, grooming, laundry, medication, 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 days, evenings, nights and weekends caring for your clients with dignity, patience, and compassion
• Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training

New caregivers who begin work before June 30th are eligible for hiring bonuses of $500 on the first paycheck and $200 after 60 days of employment. 

 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.  

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