DSP - Direct Support Professional | Evenings Weekdays and Weekends

JOB TITLE:

DSP / Direct Support Professional (DODD-Certified)

• Currently Active DODD Certification is required
• Minimum of 1-year (2+ preferred) experience as active DSP is required
• Minimum of 1-year paid experience in home care is required (experience with home health agency highly desired)
• Requires interest in long-term employment commitment (temps and short-term availability cannot be considered for this position)
• Requires willingness to provide care in a home with a dog
• Requires enthusiastic willingness and ability to provide mental stimulation through playing games, taking walks, etc.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time weekly schedule (approx. 40 hours/wk) + desire for Long-term commitment (2+ years at HCN)

• Must be willing and able to start with all 40 Full-Time hours

SCHEDULE:

Requires consistent, reliable care on Weekdays during Evening hours and on Weekends (exact start + end times are customizable).

LOCATION + TRAVEL:
Ottawa Hills (Toledo), OH (Zip: 43615) - Lucas County

• Willingness to travel to/from client residence in Toledo, OH (43615) is required
• If additional cases/hours are desired, then willingness to travel to/from all client residences in and surrounding Lucas County, OH (43615) for up to a 30-minute travel radius is required

STARTING PAY RATE: $16 - $19/hr

Pay Rate based on certifications, experience, schedule and travel availability, work history, references, and overall fit.

Home Care Network, Inc. is URGENTLY SEEKING an experienced, compassionate, and professional DoDD-Certified DSP to join our home health agency and provide hands‑on personal care and support to a pediatric client in Ottawa Hills / Toledo, OH (Lucas County).

• Personal care, hygiene and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including safe transfers, and mobility/positioning support
• Mental stimulation through playing games, taking walks, etc.
• Support safe use of assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, lifts) - as needed
• Nutrition & Meal / Meal Prep Support
• Homemaking & Environmental Support (IADLs) including light housekeeping, errands, and tasks required to maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment
• Community Engagement & Appointment Support, Coordination, and (in approved situations) Transportation
• Basic Health and Safety Monitoring
• Care Plan Implementation
• Dementia & Behavioral Support (if applicable)
• Demonstrated ability to follow a written Plan of Care
• Pro‑active observation and excellent electronic documentation
• Supporting client independence, safety and confidentiality
• Professional, caring, and compassionate behavior to clients, client families, and your peers / co‑workers
• Total Care Team Collaboration
• Ongoing Training & Certification Requirements

• Immediate start with approx. 40 hours: full‑time, weekday‑evening hours + weekends require consistent availability.

• Active DoDD Certification in good standing is required
• Minimum of 1-year (2+ preferred) experience as active DSP is required
• Minimum of 1 year paid in‑home care or caregiving experience (agency experience desirable but not required)
• Exceptional on‑time and attendance record, and consistent availability aligned to your chosen schedule type (PT/FT/Hybrid).
• Requires interest in long-term employment commitment (temps and short‑term availability cannot be considered for this position)
• Requires willingness to provide care in a home with a dog
• Requires enthusiastic willingness and ability to provide mental stimulation through playing games, taking walks, etc.
• Active CPR + FA certification and documentation of both
• Requires willingness to perform housekeeping, meal prep, and mild hands‑on‑care duties regularly
• Character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate,…