Direct Support Professional

1 month ago


Columbia, United States Palmers Home Care Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Palmer's Home Care, LLC

Direct Support Professional (DSP) 

You will be joining a team of caring, energetic, and passionate program professionals looking to provide aid and make a change in people's lives

Company Intro:

Palmer's Home Care in Columbia, MO is looking to hire a Direct Support Professional for both part-time and full-time schedules to care for and support individuals with disabilities. Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in a caregiving role? Do you want to work for a company that genuinely cares for its employees while providing life-changing services for individuals with disabilities? If so, please read on

This entry-level DSP position earns a competitive wage of up to $19.50 per hour, depending on home and shift.

What we have to offer:

· Bereavement Leave

· Growth Opportunity

· Flexible Schedules

Job description:

As a Direct Support Professional, you are the smile and the helping hand that makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. Health and safety are your number one priority as you provide care and help people with disabilities live their best lives as independently as possible.

· Assist with life activities such as meal preparation, housekeeping, hygiene maintenance, and support of fun social activities such as games, outings, and general transportation.

· General record-keeping.

· Follow Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) according to everyone's abilities, interests, and needs.

· Empower individuals in building self-esteem and self-improvement in clients.

· Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

Direct Care Staff, Relief Staff, PRN Staff and LS-PRN Staff are the primary and majority of contact the individuals we serve have with the agency and play vitally important roles in the success of the individuals we serve. Staff “as natural role models “should possess the following personal qualifications:

1. Ability to pass a Family Care Safety Registry screening.

2. Ability to show strong work ethic with or without an immediate supervisor present.

3. Reliability, punctuality, and whenever possible flexibility in scheduling.

4. Interpersonal skills to engage in appropriate interaction with individuals served, team, and people in the community and/or other agencies and entities.

5. Ability to lift over 50lbs.

6. Valid driving license, Class E License obtained, and the ability to drive a vehicle.

7. Ability to Complete all agency-required training and certifications within 90 days of hire (CPR/First Aid certification, Level One Med Aid Certification, Abuse/Neglect training, etc.) as required by DMH.

Are you ready to join our caregiving team? If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level DSP job, part-time or full-time, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you 

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