Direct Support Professional

4 weeks ago


Scranton PA United States Interim HealthCare of NEPA Full time

Direct Support Professional DSP

 Covering facility needs in Scranton, Elmhurst, Taylor, Dickson City, and Carbondale, PA

Discover a career with variety, challenge and growth potential. As a Direct Support Professional DSP for Interim HealthCare® Staffing, you’ll have the opportunity to work in different facilities, meet new people, gain more experience and build your skills—there’s nothing like it

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare Staffing has been a top employer of Direct Support Professionals DSPs with a passion for caregiving and a desire for take their career new places. If you’re ready to expand the boundaries of your DSP career and enjoy greater control over your schedule, you are made for this

Our Direct Support Professionals DSPs enjoy some excellent benefits:

  • Pay rate $17 per hour
  • 2nd and 3rd shifts (evenings and overnights); weekends required
  • Positions available in various locations throughout Lackawanna County
  • Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance
  • Health Insurance, Referral Bonuses up to $500, weekly pay, direct deposit, and more

As a Direct Support Professional DSP, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

  • Care for the personal care and hygiene needs of patients in facilities such as nursing homes, group homes, and personal care homes
  • Help with daily needs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, eating and nutritional intake
  • Assist with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises
  • Check vitals, measure intake/output, monitor blood glucose and document any changes
  • Observe patient and notify supervisor of issues requiring a change in care, medication or equipment

A few must-haves for Direct Support Professional DSP:

  • High school diploma or GED 
  • Minimum of six (6) months caregiving experience
  • CPR certification, First Aide certification
  • Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
  • Compassionate nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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