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.
Direct Support Professional/Caregiver Why It Matters:
You'll help people in the Military location Day Program make informed choices, build friendships, learn life skills, and participate fully in their community — creating confidence, connection, and joy every day. Are you a compassionate, supportive individual who wants to help people with disabilities live meaningful, independent, and joyful lives? As a DSP, you'll provide hands-on support while teaching skills, encouraging community participation, and building positive, professional relationships. What You'll Do Support individuals in community activities: shopping, movies, ball games, library trips, hobbies, local events, and other meaningful outings. Teach skills for a clean, safe home, including laundry, cooking, cleaning, and grocery routines. Assist with personal care needs (bathing, grooming, mealtime) and promote healthy habits. Provide support aligned with each person's Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) and teach skills that increase independence. Collaborate with Case Managers, direct care staff, and supervisors; participate in PCSP teams.
What You'll Earn:
Starting at $17.50/hr., with additional pay opportunities for experience and education. Paid training; including First Aid & CPR certification, and training related to person centered planning and positive behavior supports. Benefits include $1000 hiring bonus, health and life insurance, retirement programs with matching funds, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, tuition assistance, referral bonus program, and an Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and support.
Schedule:
Day hours - Monday - Friday What You Need High school diploma or GED. Must be 18 years or older. Valid driver's license and good driving record. Pass a background check and drug screening. Ability to lift 15-50 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbs.; ability to push a wheelchair up a ramp. Arrowhead West, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
