Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is in person in Fergus Falls, MN, with pay of $13–$16 per hour. Synstelien Community Services provides relationship-centered care for people with disabilities in their homes and community residences. The professional assists clients with daily living, personal care, memory care, hospice care, and home health needs while promoting independence, dignity, and social engagement. The role also involves documenting care and coordinating with families and healthcare professionals.

What you'll do

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
• support memory care, hospice care, and home health needs
• encourage independence and social activities
• provide first aid and CPR when needed
• monitor and report health or behavior changes
• maintain care records
• collaborate with healthcare professionals
• provide companionship
• perform light housekeeping and laundry
• assist with meals and dietary guidelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

fergus falls mn

synstelien community services

clinical services

disability support

activities of daily living

home care

memory care

hospice care

rotating weekends

$13–$16/hr

$800 retention bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For full-time employment: dental and health insurance, employee assistance program, flexible schedule, health savings account, life insurance, paid sick time and paid time off, paid training, referral program, retirement plan, and vision insurance.

Why this role

The posting lists full-time and part-time options and an $800 retention bonus paid in two installments at six months and one year.

About the employer

Synstelien Community Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities. Sector: 62.