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 (DSP) A Caring Heart Case Management, Inc. A Caring Heart is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role centers on providing daily care, building life skills, and encouraging independence within a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm About the Role As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and skill-building. Services are provided in the home, community, and day program settings. You will support growth in areas such as self-care, communication, social skills, household tasks, community inclusion, and self-regulation. Training is fully provided by A Caring Heart. What We're Looking For We are seeking dependable, motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and a passion for helping others. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, state-minimum auto insurance, a safe driving record, and a high school diploma or equivalent minimum. All applicants must successfully pass background checks. The ideal candidate is confident working with individuals who may display aggressive or escalated behaviors, demonstrates patience and self-control, and can effectively use de-escalation strategies. Willingness to support clients with physical activity and muscle-building exercises is essential. Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus but not required. Seizure experience is also a plus. About A Caring Heart Case Management, Inc. A Caring Heart provides direct care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through day programs, group homes, and community-based services. Our mission is to help individuals learn, retain, and strengthen skills that promote independence and quality of life.
Pay:
From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to physically push, pull, or lift 25 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds unassisted occasionally? Please describe your experience working with individuals that are in the IDD populations. Also describe your experience working in a residential setting. Please include organizations that you worked for, volunteered for, and/or personal experience that you have.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Unsupervised Driving:
3 years (Required) Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred) Assisting with
ADLs:
1 year (Preferred) working with behaviors: 1 year (Preferred)