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DSP (Direct Support Professional) Columbia 1st Shift $15.68/Hour
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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.
$28,985 / year median in Tennessee
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Pay:
$15.68/hour
Hours Available:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Our Agency is Hiring Immediately Direct Support Professionals and Caregivers!! We offer our Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers
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Hiring Immediately:
Paid Training-includes Job Shadowing Mileage reimbursement $100 Referral Bonus $200 Sign on Bonus Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 403B Program Employee of the Month Program Pay for Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers
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Hiring Immediately:
Salary:
$15.68/Hour Day to day activities and responsibilities include for Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers
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Hiring Immediately:
Prior experience as a caregiver/DSP who has worked with seizures preferred. Must be comfortable working in a home with animals (cats & dogs) Comfortable providing care including but not limited to bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, etc. Must be able to lift 50lbs+ and assist with transferring Job duties including providing in home care to a male with intellectual/physical disabilities Assistance to appointments may be required per family Must be able to read and write legible shift notes and document according to the Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP) and agency standards. Tennessee Personal Assistance, Inc. is a non-profit agency that provides support services to people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to serve people in our community who have intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities by offering them opportunities to enjoy a purposeful and healthy quality of life that is safe and tailored to their individual needs and choices.
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Caregiver Hiring Immediately Direct Support Professional #IND1
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$15.68 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid training Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you comfortable working in a home with animals (cats & dogs)? Are you able to lift 50lb+ and assist with transferring the member? Are you comfortable providing care including but not limited to bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, etc.? Are you able to work in Columbia Monday-Friday 8a-4pm each week as a Direct Support Professional?
Experience:
seizures : 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance