Caregiver / Personal Attendant / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job overview

The Caregiver / Personal Attendant / Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is onsite in Berkeley, CA, with compensation of $19–$24 per hour. Thrive Support Services supports adults with developmental disabilities to live in their chosen homes and communities. The caregiver assists clients with daily living activities and community outings, supporting independence and day-to-day well-being. The role includes hands-on personal care, meal planning and preparation, medication assistance, and light housekeeping.

What you'll do

• Support clients with dressing, grooming, bathing, and other daily living activities
• assist with medication
• plan and prepare meals
• accompany clients on community outings
• perform light housekeeping
• provide hands-on support as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

caregiver

personal attendant

direct support professional

berkeley ca

thrive support services

developmental disabilities

daily living support

personal care

meal preparation

community outings

part-time

$19-$24/hour

hiring bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $600 hiring bonus
• health, dental, and vision coverage
• Costco membership
• flexible spending account
• mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• employer-matched 401(k)
• benefits package availability varies by job level and position.

Why this role

A $600 hiring bonus is offered in two installments, subject to the stated milestones. Requires at least one year of caregiver or in-home aide experience, a valid California driver’s license, reliable vehicle, background check, and ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification and TB test results.

About the employer

Thrive Support Services, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.