Direct Support Professional

Job Overview
Santanna’s Welcoming Hands Care is currently hiring for several key positions, including Direct Support Professionals, House Managers, Team Leads, On-Call On-Site Managers, PRN staff, and Weekend Warriors. We offer a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Santanna’s Welcoming Hands Care is hiring compassionate, dependable, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others, promoting independence, and providing quality care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and other support needs.

If you enjoy helping others, making a positive impact, and being part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply!

Position: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional provides hands-on care, supervision, and support to individuals in residential homes and community settings. DSPs assist individuals with daily living activities, encourage independence, follow individualized service plans (ISPs), and ensure that each individual receives respectful, person-centered care.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene as needed.
• Provide support with meal preparation, cooking, feeding, and household tasks.
• Administer or assist with medications as permitted by applicable regulations, training, and authorization.
• Follow each individual's Individual Service Plan (ISP), behavior support plan, and other required documentation.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and community involvement.
• Provide supervision and maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment.
• Assist with transportation to appointments, community outings, day programs, and other approved activities.
• Complete daily documentation, progress notes, medication records, and required reports accurately.
• Monitor individuals' health, safety, behaviors, and changing needs.
• Report incidents, concerns, injuries, medication errors, and changes in condition promptly to management.
• Maintain professional communication with coworkers, supervisors, families, and other care team members.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and compliance appointments.
• Follow all agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable Ohio DODD regulations.

Required Qualifications

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to successfully pass the required background checks and applicable employment screenings.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to meet assigned work schedules.
• Ability to communicate professionally, follow instructions, and complete required documentation.
• Ability to provide safe, respectful, and dependable support to individuals with varying needs.
• Willingness to complete all required agency training and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to perform essential job duties, including standing, walking, assisting with daily living activities, and providing physical support when required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicants with the following credentials are encouraged to apply:

• STNA — State Tested Nursing Assistant
• CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
• HHA — Home Health Aide
• Experienced Direct Support Professionals
• Individuals with previous residential, caregiving, or disability-support experience

Work Environment

DSPs may work in residential group homes and community settings. Staff must be dependable, attentive, professional, and willing to support individuals according to their unique needs and established service plans.

Available shifts may include:

• First Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Second Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Additional shifts may be available depending on staffing needs.

Weekend availability may be required based on the needs of the individuals we serve.

Why Join Santanna’s Welcoming Hands Care?

• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
• A team-focused work environment.
• Opportunities to apply your caregiving skills and experience.
• The opportunity to support individuals in developing independence and achieving personal goals.
• $500 Tax-Free Sign-On Bonus new employees are eligible for a $500 tax-free sign-on bonus earned during the first 90 days.

The bonus is paid out over a three-month period, provided the following eligibility requirements are met:

• Maintain consistent attendance with no call-offs.

• Remain actively employed for the full 90-day period.

• Avoid termination or removal from a client’s home.

• Pick up open or available shifts as needed

NOW HIRING: Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to become part of our team, we encourage you to apply through Indeed.

Please ensure your CPR and First Aid certification, driver's license, and high school diploma or GED are current and available for verification. All required background checks and employment screenings must be completed before employment duties begin.

Santanna’s Welcoming Hands Care — Compassion, Dignity, and Quality Care Every Day!

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver license (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person