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Center for Developmentally Disabled
DSP / Caregiver - CNA Premium Available (FT/PT)
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$36,872 / year median in Missouri
-2% projected decline
Job Description
DSP / Caregiver - CNA Premium Available (FT/PT) Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - CNA Premium Available (Full-Time
CDDKC.org and start changing lives tomorrow!
- Part-Time) Kansas City Metro Area Starting pay at $19/hr.
Weekend Differential Pay CNA Premium Available:
Additional $2/hr. for active CNA certification in select residential homes If you find purpose in caring for others and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities, this opportunity is for you. Join CDD, a Kansas City nonprofit with over five decades of service, as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting adults in our Kansas City, Missouri area metro homes. Why You'll Love Working at CDDPurpose-Driven Work:
Make a direct impact by helping individuals live with dignity, independence, and opportunity.Supportive Environment:
Join a caring, collaborative team that values your contributions and compassion.Career Growth:
Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.Comprehensive Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, retirement plan with 6% match, and supplemental insurance options.Meaningful Work :
Every day, you'll help others build skills, confidence, and community connections. What You'll Do- Support individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility.
- Assist with medication administration and health documentation under supervisor guidance.
- Encourage independence, community participation, and personal development.
- Provide companionship, behavioral support, and emotional encouragement.
- Maintain accurate daily documentation (T-Logs, service notes, etc.).
- Ensure safe, respectful, and person-centered care in all settings. What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid Class E (MO) or Class C (KS) driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and CLEAR driving record required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and assist individuals with personal care.
- Compassionate, dependable, and professional demeanor.
- Must pass background, FCSR, and health screenings prior to hire.
- One year of related experience or education in human services or healthcare preferred.
- CNA Opportunity - Additional Pay Available at Medical Support Homes CDD also offers opportunities for candidates with an active CNA certification (MO or KS eligible) in select residential homes supporting individuals with higher medical needs.
- Additional $2/hr. CNA premium for eligible assignments
- Selected homes only receive the additional $2/Hr.
- Weekend differential pay available on qualifying shifts
- Residential home environment — not a hospital or facility
- CNA certification is not required for most DSP/Caregiver positions. The Role at a Glance
Pay:
$19/hr. + weekend differential pay (+ CNA premium where applicable)Work Setting:
Residential homes in the Kansas City metro area.Schedule:
Full-time or part-time; day, evening, and overnight shifts available.- Most incoming employees starting shifts are evening 3pm-11pm during probationary period of first 90 days.
Training:
Paid onboarding and continued professional development. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about helping others reach their potential, we'd love to meet you. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law . About CDD For over five decades, Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — and we're looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work. Apply today at www.CDDKC.org and start changing lives tomorrow!