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Direct Support Professional
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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.
$36,882 / year median in New Jersey
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Direct Support Professional HomeCare Therapeutics - 4.9 New Milford, NJ Job Details Part-time | Contract $21 - $24 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Disability support services CPR Certification Community care (work setting) Experience working with individuals with disabilities Home care First Aid Certification Driving Direct support Full Job Description
•DSP needed in New Milford, NJ HomeCare Therapeutics is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join in the mission of partnering with people with disabilities to help build relationships and develop skills to live and work as valued members of their community. The DSP is responsible for providing direct support and/or assistance for individuals with disabilities living at home with family members or living on their own, with roommates or with others without disabilities. The DSP will be responsible for working one-on-one with individuals to achieve or maintain increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in their homes and in the community. Support may include but is not limited to: Transport client to activities as previously arranged Provide assistance with community-based activities Accompanying and enabling an individual to attend events
Note:
Must have own car and be able to drive around the individual to community events. HomeCare Therapeutics, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HCT will ensure equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, pregnancy, marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran statutory any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Types:
Part-time, Contract Pay:
$21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid sick time
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required) First Aid Certification (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
Work Location:
In person