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Bios Corporation

Direct Support Care

Sapulpa, OK · On-site

$12.25 - $15/hr

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will find great opportunity to serve those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP you will preform personal care tasks, including ...

Direct Support

Direct Support Professional

Edgewood, MD

$17 - $18/hr

Responsibilities Provide direct support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility assistance as needed Support individuals in achieving ...

Direct Support

Direct Support Professional

Edgewood, MD

$17 - $18/hr

Responsibilities Provide direct support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility assistance as needed Support individuals in achieving ...

Direct Support

Direct Support Professional

Edgewood, MD

$17 - $18/hr

Responsibilities Provide direct support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility assistance as needed Support individuals in achieving ...

Caregiver Inc.

Direct Support Professional II

Conroe, TX · On-site

$12/hr

In this role, you will deliver high-quality direct care, apply enhanced support strategies, and serve as a mentor to other staff while helping ensure safe, stable, and person-centered services. Why ...

Remedy Roads LLC

Direct Support Learning Coach

Omaha, NE · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

A Direct Support Professional, or Direct Support Care Professional, cares for individuals experiencing developmental or intellectual disabilities or illnesses. Their main duties include helping ...

Tomorrow's Hope

Direct Care For Supported Living

Meridian, ID · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Direct Support Staff provide daily training in daily living skills, such as dressing, bathing ... Direct Care staff provide direct training in the participants' home and community to assist them in ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct support care in the United States is $16.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Direct Support Care professionals often encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable client behaviors, balancing multiple clients’ needs, and coping with emotional stress from supporting individuals with disabilities or special needs. These challenges can be managed by receiving ongoing training, utilizing strong communication skills, seeking support from team members, and practicing self-care. Many organizations also provide supervision and regular debriefings to help staff process difficult situations and maintain a supportive work environment.

What are direct support care professionals?

Direct support care professionals, often known as direct support professionals (DSPs), are individuals who assist people with disabilities or special needs in their daily activities. They help clients with tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, and participating in community activities. Their goal is to support individuals in leading more independent and fulfilling lives while ensuring their safety and well-being. DSPs work in various settings, including private homes, group homes, and day programs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Direct Support Care professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Direct Support Care professional, you need a background in human services or a related field, with basic knowledge of caregiving practices and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with documentation systems, medication management protocols, and sometimes CPR/First Aid certification is typically required. Patience, empathy, strong communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for building trust and supporting individuals with disabilities or special needs. These skills ensure clients receive compassionate, effective assistance and help maintain a safe, supportive environment.
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Direct Support Care

Direct Support Care

Bios Corporation

Sapulpa, OK • On-site

$12.25 - $15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Text your name to 918-227-8390 to schedule an interview! We can get you scheduled right away. We are hiring immediately!
$500 Sign-On Bonus offered for all Full-time employees in Sapulpa!
Are you looking for a schedule that allows you to work all your hours at once? Creative Staffing is the answer!
Creative Staffing schedules = This position works/lives 2-3 straight days in a home where the customer lives* and is off for 4-5 straight days. Get paid while you sleep!
Creative Shifts: 40-56 hour per week positions
Regular Shifts: 32-40 hour per weeks positions
No previous experience required!
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will find great opportunity to serve those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP you will preform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. This entry level position allows room for growth and can be a steppingstone for someone looking to get in the workforce. If you are already working in the field and looking to make a change then Bios is the place for you!
Responsibilities:
  • Foster positive relationships between caretakers and individual served.
  • Ensures customer safety and maintaining a safe environment.
  • Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
  • Encourages self-help activities.
  • Documents services provided.
  • Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
  • Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up.
  • Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands for clients.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:
  • Composure under pressure
  • Dependable and punctuality
  • Interpersonal skills and a strong sense of teamwork
  • Consistency
  • Decision making
  • Problem solving

Benefits (Fulltime employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Medical insurance,
  • DailyPay
  • TelaDoc
  • Referral bonuses
  • Yearly bonuses
  • Paid training
  • Overtime

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