CNA-Direct Support Professional Wanted
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Direct Support Professional (FT PT)
Starting pay at $19/hr. additional $2/hr. for active CNAs in our medical need homes Weekend Differential Pay
Starting pay at $19/hr. additional $2/hr. for active CNAs in our medical need homes Weekend Differential Pay
If you find purpose in caring for others and want your CNA skills to make a meaningful difference this opportunity is for you. Join CDD a Kansas City nonprofit with over five decades of service as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting adults with developmental disabilities and medical needs in home settings.
Why Youll Love Working at CDD
Purpose-Driven Work: Use your CNA experience to provide compassionate care in a home environment not a facility.
Stable & Supportive Environment: Youll be part of a dedicated team that values your skillset and the care you provide.
Growth Opportunities: Paid training tuition reimbursement and clear advancement paths.
Comprehensive Benefits: Health dental vision and retirement plans for eligible employees.
Meaningful Impact: Help individuals live with dignity independence and opportunity every day.
What Youll Do
Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing dressing grooming and mobility support.
Provide health monitoring and documentation under nurse guidance.
Support medication administration and routine care procedures.
Foster independence and community engagement through daily activities.
Maintain accurate records and communicate care updates to supervisors.
Ensure a safe respectful and person-centered environment.
What You Bring
Active CNA certification (Missouri or Kansas eligible).
Prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or medical needs (preferred).
Compassionate dependable and professional demeanor.
Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record (required for some locations).
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with physical care as needed.
Successful completion of background and FCSR screenings prior to hire.
The Role at a Glance
Pay: $19/hr. base pay $2/hr. premium for CNA certification weekend differential pay $3/hr. ($24/hr. during some weekend shifts)
Work Setting: Residential High Medical Needs Homes across the Kansas City Missouri area.
Schedule: Full-time or part-time with evening overnight and weekend shifts available.
Training: Paid onboarding and continued professional development (required).
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre passionate about helping others reach their potential wed love to meet you.
About CDD
For over five decades Center for Developmentally Disabled has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live work and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity opportunity and inclusion and were looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Apply today at start changing lives tomorrow!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Acquisition
- Data Entry
- Commissioning
- Administration Office
- Arbitration
About Company
CDD provides housing, residential care, day habilitation and Personal Care Assistance programs 365 days per year to adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Kansas City area.
