Direct Support Professional DSP Job at Interim HealthCare of NEPA, Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • Interim HealthCare of NEPA
  • Wilkes Barre, PA

Job Description

Interim Healthcare Services of NEPA is looking for experienced Direct Support Professionals DSPs to care for individuals with disabilities in a residential or group home setting.

  • Pay up to $17 per hour
  • Group home locations from Carbondale, PA to Taylor, PA and occasional travel into Luzerne county
  • Hours 3p-11p (2nd shift) and 11p-7a (3rd shift); some day time hours on weekends
  • Health Insurance, Accrued PTO, Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit, Referral Bonuses, etc.

The  Direct Support Professional DSP provides personal care and incidental activities of daily living as assigned to clients in the Assisted Living/Adult Day Care home setting in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and Customer’s policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities for the Direct Support Professional DSP:

  • Provide personal care and daily living assistance, including hygiene, dressing, meals, and mobility support

  • Assist individuals in developing life skills to increase independence (e.g., cooking, cleaning, money management)

  • Support emotional well-being and implement behavior support strategies as outlined in care plans

  • Monitor health and safety, respond to emergencies, and report changes in behavior or condition

  • Document daily activities, progress, incidents, and medication administration as required

  • Encourage community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings, appointments, or social activities

Minimum Requirements for the Direct Support Professional DSP:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Highschool Diploma or GED
  • Must be CPR and First Aide certified 
  • Must have a Driver's License in PA and reliable form of transportation
  • Willing to undergo pre-employment screenings

Interim HealthCare® is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients’ decisions regarding advance directives. Each Interim HealthCare office is independently owned and operated. Not all services are available at all offices.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Interim role, Work at office, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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