Direct Support Professional - Sycamore Run | Day Shift | La Grange, KY

• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Direct Support Services
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

To protect the privacy of the individuals supported, the exact address will be shared during the onboarding process.

Schedule:
Full-time | Day Shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 36 hours per week

$17.00 per hour & up based on education and experience

Sycamore Run is a private residential home where Cedar Lake provides individualized, person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Cedar Lake’s mission is grounded in unconditional love for people with disabilities, and our team works to create a respectful home environment where each individual is supported with dignity, safety, and personal choice.

As a day shift DSP at Sycamore Run, you will support daily routines, personal care, household needs, activities, and community involvement in a smaller residential setting. The role requires attentiveness, patience, teamwork, and a commitment to helping individuals participate as fully as possible in home and community life.

• Opportunities for end-of-the-year bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• 401k retirement savings program

• Provide individualized assistance with personal care, daily routines, meals, household activities, appointments, community participation, and leisure activities.
• Observe and communicate changes in condition, behavior, preferences, or support needs to the appropriate team members.

• Support safety, infection control, proper body mechanics, skin integrity, and environmental cleanliness throughout the shift.
• Protect individual rights and promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, rights violations, missing belongings, or environmental concerns.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, communication, and other needs identified in the individual’s care requirements.

• Work collaboratively with nurses, supervisors, families, visitors, peers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete required documentation and care records accurately and within expected time frames .
• Participate in meetings, in-service education, planning meetings, annual reviews, and other required training opportunities.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age with valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License and a clean driving record

• One year of caregiving, direct support, healthcare, residential care, or similar human services experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.