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Job Summary
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Paid Healthcare Experience & Flexible Schedules
Location:
Pay: $1000 Signing Bonus & Weekly Pay
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Are You a Pre-Professional or a Natural Caregiver
Are you a student in a healthcare or human services field (like Nursing Social Work Psychology Pre-Med or child education) looking for a job that actually builds your resume
Or are you a natural caregiverperhaps youve been supporting a family memberand are now looking for a rewarding professional career with a flexible schedule
This isnt a get coffee internship. This is a paid flexible role where you will gain the hands-on clinical and professional experience that graduate schools and employers are looking for. At Abound Health we provide comprehensive paid training to turn your compassion and drive into a career.
If you believe in empowering people we invite you to join our family.
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Why Youll Love Working with Abound Health
Were not just another agency. We are a Us and We family and were built differently:
Leadership That Actually Gets It: This is not a top-down company. Our CEO and President actively work as Direct Support Professionals. We understand the challenges and triumphs of this work because we do it ourselves.
Flexibility That Works With Your Life: Were not a rigid 9-to-5. We offer flexible full-time and part-time schedules (mornings evenings weekends) that you can build around your classes.
A Real Career Path Not Just a Job: We invest in you. Get paid training and certifications plus access to our Tuition Assistance and Abound Health Scholarship Program to help you reach your goals.
We Value Your Experience: We recognize that unpaid family caregiving is real valuable experience. We will pay you to get the professional certifications you need.
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A Day in the Life: What You Will Do
As a DSP you are the heart of our mission: empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). You will gain direct hands-on experience in high-value skills that will set you apart in your field:
Patient Care & Support: Provide respectful hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) personal care grooming and mobility.
Healthcare Skills: Gain experience in medication administration monitoring physical and mental health needs and preparing nutritious meals.
Case Management & Advocacy: Serve as a patient advocate and participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Support Plans (ISPs).
Clinical Documentation: Complete all necessary documentation of care service provision and medication logsa critical skill in all healthcare fields.
Behavioral Support: Learn to implement positive behavior supports follow person-centered support plans and use de-escalation strategies.
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What You Bring to the Table (Qualifications)
We believe in hiring for heart and training for skill.
What We Require (The Must-Haves):
A compassionate patient and encouraging attitude
A strong desire to learn and gain hands-on healthcare experience
18 years old or older
A High School Diploma or GED
A valid drivers license reliable transportation/vehicle and valid auto insurance
Ability to pass a background check
What We Value (Our Ideal Candidate):
Students & Pre-Professionals: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a program in Nursing Social Work Psychology Pre-Med child education or a related human services field.
Natural Caregivers: Have you been an unpaid family caregiver for a loved one We recognize your skills are valuable and will train you.
Experienced Professionals: Experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Personal Care Aide (PCA) Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a major plus.
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What We Give Back (Benefits)
$1000 Signing Bonus
Weekly Pay
Flexible Schedules (mornings evenings weekends) built around your classes
Comprehensive Paid Training
Tuition Assistance & Abound Health Scholarship Program
A clear path for career growth
Join Us! Accelerate your career and make a real impact. Apply today.
Key Skills
- Arm
- Python
- Debugging
- C/C++
- 5G
- Signal Processing
- Matlab
- Fpga
- Linux
- Software Development
- Assembly
- 4G/LTE
About Company
Abound Health provides a range of services to individuals of all ages with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. People are at the center of everything that we do.
