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Direct Support Professional-PS (Gaithersburg)
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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.
$34,103 / year median in Maryland
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Schedule Monday:
3:00 pm
•10 pm
Tuesday:
3:00 pm
•10 pm
Wednesday:
3:00 pm
•10 pm
Thursday:
3:00 pm
•10 pm
Friday:
3:00 pm
•10 pm
Saturday:
OFF Sunday:
OFF We're Hiring! Join Our Award-Winning Team We have been selected as one of The Washington Post's 2025 Top Workplaces , a recognition based entirely on feedback from our team members. This award reflects our deep commitment to cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. As we continue to grow, we are seeking qualified and motivated professionals to join our award-winning team and help us build on this exciting momentum. Limited-Time Hiring Incentive For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1,000.00! Please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website for more details. The Arc Montgomery County's Inclusive Living Services—Personal Supports has a vacancy for a Part Time Direct Support Professional who will be responsible for providing support, guidance, and supervision to the people being supported who are living in their own homes/apartments. Typical support is provided to the people we support based on their service funding plan and individual plan. Depending on each individual's needs, maximizing life skills while promoting community inclusion may require different levels of support. Customized personal support makes it possible for adults with disabilities to live independently or to remain in their family home. The intensity of services provided range from drop-in support of a few hours to hands-on supervision for several hours each week.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalency, or at least 18 years of age with one year of experience. Valid US driver's license. Must pass a 6th grade math and reading test in English as required by the Maryland Board of Nurses. Effective verbal & written communication and computer skills Ability to read and write fluently in English and have good understanding of the English language Ability to assist people with activities of daily living, including personal care Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance Ability to withstand prolonged of standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled
Benefits
- Dental Insurance