Disability Caregiver DSP

Kindly Direct Care CAPE MAY CH, NJ 08210, US

$17 - $21 / hour

Kindly Direct Care is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional for a complex one-to-one assignment in Cape May Courthouse, NJ.

About This Opportunity

This position requires a DSP with strong judgment, reliability, and relevant direct-care experience. The individual requires a lot of physical assistance, including help with his Hoyer lift, wheelchair, personal care, and community-based support.

Responsibilities May Include

Provide an individual who is wheelchair bound and needs a wheelchair with ADL support, community-based support as required.
Provide close one-to-one supervision and safety monitoring.

Follow individualized behavioral, medical, health, and safety protocols within DSP scope and training.

Support communication, routines, community participation, and independence.

Use approved support strategies consistently and calmly.

Recognize and promptly report changes in health, behavior, functioning, or safety.

Respond appropriately to urgent concerns and follow emergency procedures.

Maintain accurate service documentation and dependable communication with the care team.

Qualifications

Prior experience in DSP, CNA, HHA, behavioral health, direct care, complex care, or a similar high-support role required

Strong reliability, judgment, communication, and ability to follow detailed protocols.

Comfort with the specific support needs reviewed during screening.

Ability to meet the physical requirements of the assignment.
Possession of a reliable vehicle

Ability to complete all required training and competency requirements before working independently.

Schedule: 2-3 days a week after 3:30
Pay: $17-$21/hour
Location: Cape May Court House, NJ
Driving on shift: Required

Please apply only if you can reliably commit to the posted schedule and are comfortable with the level of support described. A recruiter will review the case expectations with qualified applicants before onboarding proceeds.

Do you want to make a real difference? Apply today!

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