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Direct Support Professional (DSP) Are you an outgoing, cheerful person passionate about making a difference in others' lives? We are seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our dynamic team! As a DSP, you will support and encourage individuals with disabilities, helping them achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities:
  • Encouraging Social Interaction - Plan and participate in social and recreational activities that promote engagement and interaction, ensuring clients have fun and feel included.
  • Empower Independence: Work collaboratively with clients to set and achieve personal goals, offering guidance and encouragement along the way
  • Build Relationships: Develop trusting relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, preferences, and personalities.
  • Provide Transportation: Assist clients with transportation to appointments, community events, and social gatherings, ensuring they have opportunities to explore and engage with their community.
  • Maintain Documentation: Keep accurate records of client progress, incidents, and services provided, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Support Daily Living Skills: Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and household tasks, fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
  • Money Management
Note: This client has a small, friendly service dog.
Qualifications: Previous experience as a DSP, DCW, CNA, and Home Health AideHigh school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude. Ability to connect with individuals of varying abilities and backgrounds. Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Compensation: $19.00 per hour
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 characteristic protected by law. We are passionate about helping seniors continue to experience the richness of life. We do this by providing high-quality, client-centered, and affordable home care services to seniors, allowing them to live healthily and with dignity in their chosen place of residence and in the community. River Oaks Home Care is a "Great Place to Work" Certified Company, Best of Home Care Provider of Choice (2025), Employer of Choice (2025), and Leader in Experience (2023). Providers of Choice have a proven track record of delivering outstanding care as rated by their clients in third-party satisfaction surveys. This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.

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Salary

$19.00 per hour

Experience level

Junior

Location

Perkasie, PA

Occupation

Personal Care Aides

Industry

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

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