Direct support professional

Help at Home
Independence, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2024

Help at Home is hiring caregivers in your community TODAY!

Starting pay $17 an hour!

Offering weekly pay!

Help at Home is the nation’s leading provider of high-quality support services to seniors and people with disabilities. Our clients need us more than ever to continue living independently in their own homes while staying safe from high risk facilities.

Help at Home leads the home care industry in protecting our clients and caregivers. We provide a ready supply of quality PPE and up-to-date training.

Our caregivers are essential service providers and we are proud to offer the following benefits :

  • Flexible scheduling with either part-time or full-time hours
  • Health care insurance options with expanded medical coverage
  • Paid time off and vacation time
  • Paid travel time and mileage reimbursements
  • Industry-leading training and development
  • Strong career paths in a high-demand industry
  • Compassionate, professional management teams

Join us today and become a Help at Home Hero!

Become a Help at Home Hero TODAY!

Apply online today or in-person interview Monday through Thursday 10am to 3pm

Direct Support Professional typically works in a private home with 1 on 1 ratio, and common activities include :

  • In-Home Assistance Help your clients with day-to-day activities like preparing meals, cleaning, dressing, grooming, laundry, monitoring vital signs, bathing, toileting, technology and other basic activities
  • Companionship Join your clients in playing games, arts and crafts, and accompany them to events outside the home like appointments, grocery shopping and running errands
  • Community Building Create a safe and positive living situation for your clients by communicating with the family and other staff about any concerns or challenges

In order to be eligible for this role, you should have :

  • A HS Diploma or GED
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Access to insured and reliable transportation
  • Recognition of the needs of others, and the ability to build relationships with people from different backgrounds
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to spend evenings and weekends caring for your clients with dignity, patience, and compassion

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.

Last updated : 2024-03-02

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