DSP Direct Support Professional

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a top employer of Direct Support Professionals DSPs with a passion for caregiving and a desire to 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!

Job Details for the Direct Support Professional DSP:

• Pay rate $17 per hour, with $50 quarterly bonuses (up to $200 annually)
• Job Locations: Honesdale, Carbondale, Eynon, Dickson City, Elmhurst, Scranton, Taylor, Clarks Summit, etc.
• Setting: Group Homes
• Available Hours: Weekdays and Weekends 3pm - 11pm and 11pm - 7am
• Health Insurance, Accrued PTO, Referral Bonuses up to $500, weekly pay, direct deposit, and more!

Minimum responsibilities for the Direct Support Professional DSP:

• 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

Minimum Requirements for the Direct Support Professional DSP:

• High school diploma or GED; required
• Valid Driver's License and Driver's License Record; required
• CPR and First Aide certification; required
• six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with intellectually and physically disabled individuals; preferred
• Knowledge of Office of Developmental Program (ODP); preferred
• 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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