Direct Support Professional DSP

Interim HealthCare of NEPA
Scranton, PA, 18501, USA

$20 p/hour
Healthcare
Direct Support Professional
Personal Care
Patient Assistance

Our job summary

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide personal care and assistance to patients in group homes and similar settings, helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. They monitor vital signs, document changes, and communicate care needs to supervisors, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires a high school diploma or GED, caregiving experience, CPR and First Aid certification, and physical ability to assist patients.

Direct Support Professional DSP

Covering needs in Carbondale, Clarks Summit, and the Scranton area

Discover a career with variety, challenge and growth potential. As a Direct Support Professional DSP for Interim HealthCare® Staffing, you’ll have the opportunity to work in different facilities, meet new people, gain more experience and build your skills—there’s nothing like it!

Our Direct Support Professionals DSPs enjoy some excellent benefits:

Up to $20 per hour
Shifts: 3p-11p and 11p-7a (some opportunities end at 9am)
Group Home Setting
Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance
Health Insurance, Referral Bonuses up to $500, weekly pay, direct deposit, and more!

As a Direct Support Professional DSP, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

Care for the personal care and hygiene needs of patients in facilities such as nursing homes, group homes, and personal care homes
Help with daily needs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, eating and nutritional intake
Assist with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises
Check vitals, measure intake/output, monitor blood glucose and document any changes
Observe patient and notify supervisor of issues requiring a change in care, medication or equipment

A few must-haves for Direct Support Professional DSP:

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of six (6) months caregiving experience
CPR certification, First Aide certification
Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
Compassionate nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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