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Delta-T Group Inc.
Direct Support Professional- $18.00/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.
$33,244 / year median in Virginia
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Richmond, VA 23235Date Posted:
08/01/2026Category:
Residential Education:
None Our client has an immediate need for motivated professionals to work as Direct Support Professionals in the Richmond area.SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
- Provide support and care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
- Communicate with Individual's families, members of their IDT, day program, and other providers of services.
- Instruct, support, and participate in household tasks including cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.
- Prepare food according to developed menus, menu protocols, Individual's likes, dislikes, and prescribed diet.
- Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental and health care needs.
- Transport Individuals and/or provide mobility training to assist Individuals attend appointments, community rehabilitation programs, grocery shopping, etc.
- Attend client's staff meetings, training in-services, house and program meetings as instructed
- Ensure compliance with VOAC program requirements, environment-specific rules, as well as regulations from all monitoring entities.
CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Successful candidates will have a passion for assisting others with their daily activities, accompanying them to doctor appointments, performing light housekeeping duties, running errands, and providing companionship.
- Minimum of six months to one year of Direct Support Professional or similar experience
- First Aid, CPR, and TB
- Must have valid driver's license
- Medication Certification preferred
- Effectively communicate with persons being serviced
- Perform basic computer skills for client note taking
- Experience in a residential setting supporting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Experience working with people who are medically fragile and/or have physical limitations
CLIENT'S HOURS
- Part-Time Day Program from 7:30am-4:00pm
- Rotating Weekends from 8:00am-4:00pm
- Rotating Weekends from 3:00pm-11:00pm
- Rotating Weekends from 11:00pm-8:00am
- Orientation required for the first week: Monday-Friday from 1:00pm-2:00pm
DTG ADVANTAGES
- Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education.
- Compensation processed weekly.
- Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
- Accessibility to grow professionally.
- Access to a broad array of client opportunities.