Job detail

Direct Support Professional

Merakey

#Behavioral Health #Patient Care #Human Services #Caregiver #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #ADLs #Non-profit #Home Health Aide

Quick overview

Provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with activities of daily living and personal hygiene. Support life skills development and community engagement while maintaining required documentation and progress notes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. Previous experience is preferred but not required as paid training is provided.

Patient AdvocacyDocumentationMobility AssistanceMeal PreparationTransportationDirect CareActivities Of Daily LivingPersonal CareCommunity SupportLife Skills DevelopmentMedication SupportHygiene Support

Job description

Position

Direct
Support
Professional
Location: Redding, CA

Pay Rate

Earn $17.50/hour

Shifts available

Part
Time, 2nd
Shift (24 hours per week): Tue-Sat 2p-7p

Merakey is Hiring Direct Support Professionals! Merakey, a leading non-profit provider of developmental and behavioral health services, is seeking mission-driven, compassionate, and reliable individuals to join our team in Redding, CA in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division.

Whether you’re an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or someone looking to start a meaningful career in human services — this is your opportunity. No experience required – we provide paid training!

Key Responsibilities
Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation
Support life skills development, including household tasks and social skills
Provide community support, transportation
Promote health, safety, and well-being, including medication support (as trained)
Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs

To see what our current DSP say about working at Merakey, click here……DSP Spotlight Page [https://merakey.goodseeker.com/c/merakey/featured/join-our-team-as-a-dsp]

To see what it’s all about, click here….DSP Position

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Why Being a DSP at Merakey is a Great Opportunity

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll work alongside a passionate team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll help them build independence, develop social and communication skills, and navigate daily living activities like personal care, housekeeping, and community engagement.

Spend your days making memories — from trips to the park and sensory gardens to helping individuals achieve their personal goals. You’ll be a mentor, coach, and advocate.

What Merakey Offers YOU

We believe in giving back to our team. Merakey provides

DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them
Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance
Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits
Employee Referral Bonuses
Care.com Membership
Cell Phone Discounts
Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today at www.merakey.org/careers [http://www.merakey.org/careers] to learn more.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age.
Must have a Valid Driver's License.
Previous experience preferred but not required