Direct Support Professional DSP
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This posting states $17–$20 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $17.55 an hour, the middle half $16.50–$19.26, across 153 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $14.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Direct Support Professional DSP
Seeking help in Lackawanna County
Discover a career with variety, challenge and growth potential. As a Direct Support Professional DSP for Interim HealthCare® Staffing, you’ll have the opportunity to work in different facilities, meet new people, gain more experience and build your skills - there’s nothing like it!
Our Direct Support Professionals DSPs enjoy some excellent benefits:
- Up to $20 per hour
- Day Shift; 7a-3p, 8a-4p
- extra shifts on 3-11 and 11-7 (2nd and 3rd)
- Group Home or Day Program
- Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance
- Health Insurance, Referral Bonuses up to $500, weekly pay, direct deposit, and more!
As a Direct Support Professional DSP, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Care for the personal care and hygiene needs of patients in facilities such as nursing homes, group homes, and personal care homes
- Help with daily needs such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, eating and nutritional intake
- Assist with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises
- Check vitals, measure intake/output, monitor blood glucose and document any changes
- Observe patient and notify supervisor of issues requiring a change in care, medication or equipment
A few must-haves for Direct Support Professional DSP
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of six (6) months caregiving experience
- CPR certification, First Aide certification
- Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
- Compassionate nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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From Interim HealthCare - Blakely, PA's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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