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Direct Support Professional

Heartland Inc
Overland Park, KS, US
$15 an hour
Full-time

Benefits / Perks

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Careers Advancement

Job Summary

We are looking for a DSP to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes.

You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care, but by building genuine relationships with those you serve.

You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role.

Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor
  • Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
  • Give medications
  • Provide daily transportation to and from work, day service, or community outings.
  • Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • One-year prior professional experience
  • Driver’s license required
  • CPR certification required
  • 30+ days ago
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