Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional – Addus Home Care

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality home care and deliver life‑changing service to your clients. As an Addus Direct Support Professional, you’ll play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This rewarding, entry‑level position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs while offering a great career with an innovative industry leader.

• Daily & weekly pay option
• Travel reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Direct deposit

• Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed tasks
• Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• Transport member to appointments, daily errands, and other locations as necessary
• Assist member with the self‑administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
• Observe and report any changes in member's condition

• High school diploma or GED, and one year of in‑home care services experience
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Reliable transportation, required for member transportation. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and follow written/ verbal instructions
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, energetic, self‑motivated and well‑organized
• Comfortable using an electronic device

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other | Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Addus Homecare. for more details on our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index, view the full rankings here.

Equal employment opportunity statement:
Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.