Direct Support Professional

Job Summary

Fruitful Vine Homecare Services, LLC. is seeking compassionate, dependable, and responsible Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. The Direct Support Professional provides hands-on support and assistance to individuals with disabilities and/or other care needs, helping them maintain independence, dignity, safety, and a meaningful quality of life in their homes and communities.

The ideal candidate is patient, trustworthy, dependable, and genuinely committed to helping others. DSPs work closely with individuals, families, caregivers, and the Fruitful Vine Homecare Services team to ensure that each person receives respectful, person-centered support based on their individual needs and service plan.

This is a hands-on position that requires professionalism, good communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while following established care and safety guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional may be responsible for the following:

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and person-centered support to individuals receiving home and community-based services.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), as appropriate to their authorized services and individual service plan.
• Provide assistance with personal care, grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, and other daily activities when authorized and required.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and maintaining appropriate nutrition and hydration, as applicable.
• Support individuals with mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation according to their care and safety needs.
• Assist with light housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
• Provide transportation or accompany individuals to appointments, community activities, shopping, recreational activities, and other approved outings when applicable.
• Encourage individuals to participate in meaningful activities that promote independence, socialization, community involvement, and personal development.
• Support individuals in developing and maintaining daily routines and life skills.
• Follow each individual's person-centered plan, care plan, and applicable company policies and procedures.
• Observe and report changes in an individual's physical, emotional, behavioral, or social condition to the appropriate supervisor.
• Accurately document services provided, observations, incidents, and other required information in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy, dignity, and rights of individuals receiving services.
• Follow all health, safety, infection-control, emergency, and incident-reporting procedures.
• Recognize and report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other concerns in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Communicate professionally with individuals, family members, caregivers, supervisors, healthcare professionals, and other members of the support team.
• Maintain professional boundaries with individuals and their families.
• Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and within designated timeframes.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass required background checks and employment screenings.
• Ability to meet all applicable state and agency requirements for direct care staff.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of physical, intellectual, developmental, behavioral, or other support needs.
• Ability to complete required training and maintain required certifications.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, dependability, patience, and professionalism.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Direct Support Professional, Personal Care Aide, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA, DSP, or in a similar direct-care position.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Experience providing home and community-based services.

Join Fruitful Vine Homecare Services, LLC in providing compassionate care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a positive work environment dedicated to respect and dignity for all residents. This paid role is perfect for caring individuals eager to make a lasting impact through dedicated service.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person