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Community Connections and Services
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$32,347 / year median in Illinois
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking highly motivated, dependable, compassionate, and outgoing Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team in providing exceptional care and support to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in residential settings. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking a change from long-term care environments. Our settings include group homes and individual apartments with low staff-to-resident ratios (1:4 or less).