Direct Support Professional (Part Time, 6:30 AM–12:00 PM)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Owensboro, KY, with a schedule of 6:30 AM–12:00 PM, 22–24 hours per week. Pay starts at $16.00 per hour. The role supports individuals in Wendell Foster’s Intermediate Care Facility. The position provides direct care and assistance with daily needs while protecting individuals’ safety, well-being, rights, and dignity. It contributes to the facility’s care by assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, and related support.

What you'll do

• Assist with dressing, bathing and showering, toileting and hygiene, feeding, walking or wheelchair mobility, and occasional meal and snack preparation according to dietary cards
• ensure individuals’ safety and well-being
• respect individual rights and dignity
• assist with lifting and movement as described.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

owensboro ky

wendell foster

part-time

6:30 am–12:00 pm

22–24 hours weekly

intermediate care facility

direct care

personal care

mobility assistance

meal assistance

first aid

cpr training

starting at $16/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• pet benefits
• retirement plan with company contribution and match
• life insurance
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid orientation and training.

Why this role

First aid and CPR certification is required or must be completed; training is provided. High school diploma or GED is preferred. The posting states frequent lifting or moving of 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of 75 pounds.

About the employer

Wendell Foster is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities. Sector: 62.