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What is it like to work at Amazon?

Amazon is known for its fast-paced and innovative work environment, driven by a customer-obsessed culture that emphasizes experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement. The company's flat organizational structure and cross-functional teams allow employees to collaborate and contribute to various projects, with many teams working on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and cloud computing. For those who thrive in dynamic and entrepreneurial settings, Amazon offers opportunities to work on high-impact projects, develop new skills, and be part of a global organization that is shaping the future of e-commerce and beyond.

What makes Amazon an attractive place to work?

Amazon is a leading e-commerce and technology company that has revolutionized the way people shop and live, with a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. The company offers a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies. As a result, Amazon is an attractive place to work for those seeking to make a meaningful impact, drive growth, and develop their skills in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving industry.

Do workers at Amazon get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
71% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 230 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Does Amazon pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
70% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 230 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

At Amazon, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
73% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 211 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Amazon?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
42% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 153 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Amazon?

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
90% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Amazon affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Amazon?

Most people get paid time off work.
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 268 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 70% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers at Amazon worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
45% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 172 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do Amazon workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
53% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 100 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Amazon workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
36% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Amazon?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 214 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Do Amazon managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
79% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Amazon spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Amazon?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
78% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 236 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Is a Amazon job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is working at Amazon good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 215 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Amazon feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 240 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Amazon get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 252 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Amazon?

Some people feel stressed here.
56% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 250 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Amazon enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 209 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Amazon recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 271 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Amazon?

Most people got enough training when they started.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 252 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Amazon?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 236 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Do people think Amazon’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 233 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Amazon is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
49% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 244 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2026 and August 2026.
Infographic showing various Direct Support Specialist job openings at Amazon in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution.

DSP | Direct Support Professional

BrightSpring

Rockland, ME

$22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


BrightSpring Health Services rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

222nd of 245 rated social care providers


Job description

Our Company
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation
Overview
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Join Our Neuro Rehab Team & Earn a Sign-On Bonus!
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus - Full-Time Weekend CNA/DSP Positions
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus - All Other Full-Time CNA/DSP Positions
Join our residential neuro rehabilitation team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference helping individuals with neurological injuries build independence and get back to the activities that matter most.
Whether you're looking for a full-time weekend schedule or another full-time opportunity, there's a bonus waiting for you!
Join a team focused on helping individuals achieve greater independence, meaningful goals, and a more positive quality of life through individualized care and support.
What you'll do:
  • Support patients with daily living, personal care, safety, and independence
  • Assist with individualized treatment goals in partnership with our clinical and residential teams
  • Support community outings, appointments, and reintegration activities
  • Observe and communicate changes in patient needs or progress
  • Help maintain a safe, supportive, and comfortable home environment

If you're compassionate, dependable, and motivated to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply today!
Responsibilities
  • Assists the patient in achieving the individualized treatment plan goals established by the clinical and/or residential team and provides feedback as needed.
  • Ensures safety, living comfort, and hygiene needs of patient are met, while fostering independent functioning.
  • May provide/arrange for transportation, and escort patient to medical/other appointments, and outings. Keeps staff and family members informed of all scheduled appointments.
  • Adheres to/enforce Bill of Rights of patient and reports any violation to management.
  • Implements community reintegration activities under the direction of the clinical and/or residential treatment team to assist the patient with a variety of needs in the home and community. Assists the patient in understanding their needs and limitations.
  • Observes, documents, and reports changes in the condition of the patient to management and other treatment team members as appropriate.
  • Attends case conference and family educational meetings as recommended by the team.
  • Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Shares information only when recipient's right to access is clearly established and sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient.
  • Adheres to and participates in Company's mandatory Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Actprivacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices.
  • Maintains and submits documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, local, state and federal regulations.
  • Maintains a professional appearance, is reliable and punctual, cooperative and conducts self according to accepted standards of professional practice in the course of assigned duties.
  • Attends, participates in, and/or conducts internal staff development programs, obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations.
  • Assists team in fostering a safe home environment for the patient.
  • Reports any safety concerns, or issues to management immediately.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Meet one of the following training requirements:
  • Direct Support Professional
    To qualify as a Direct Support Professional, an individual must successfully complete the Direct Support Professional curriculum as adopted by Maine Department of Health and Human Services, or demonstrated proficiency through DHHS's approved Assessment of Prior Learning, or successfully complete the curriculum from the Maine College of Direct Support within six months of date of hire. The Maine College of Direct Support is accessed on the internet at: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/disability/ds/cds/index.shtml;
    Or
    2. Personal Support Specialist
    To qualify as a Personal Support Specialist an individual must meet one of the training and examination requirements below. An individual without the required training may be hired and reimbursed for delivering personal care services as long as the individual enrolls in a certified training program within sixty (60) days of hire and completes training and examination requirements within nine months of employment and meets all other requirements. If the individual fails to pass the examination within nine months, reimbursement for his or her services must stop until such time as the training and examination requirements are met. A Personal Support Specialist must hold a valid certificate of training as a personal support specialist/personal care assistant issued as a result of completing the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Department-approved personal support specialist training curriculum and passing the competency-base examination of didactic and demonstrated skills. The training course must include at least 50 hours of formal classroom instruction, demonstration, return demonstration, and examination. Tasks covered under this Section must be covered in the training;

  • AND
    • Be a Certified Brain Injury Specialist or have completed equivalent training, as set forth in Section 18.10-14, within the first 12 months of employment; and
    • Be at least 18 years of age; and
    • Have graduated from high school or acquired a General Education Diploma; and
    • Have completed Reportable Events Training; and
    • Have completed a Department approved Behavior Regulations Training; and
    • Have an adult protective and child protective record check; and
    • Have a background check consistent with 18.10-9; and
    • Maintain current status as State of Maine Certified Residential Medication Aide
    AND
    • Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
    • Able to work independently and part of a team
    • Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
    • Has reliable transportation and is able to travel between residences and office, as needed, during the shift

    About our Line of Business
    Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
    Salary Range
    USD $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour

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