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Direct Support Professional

Addus HomeCare and Careers
Kingsport, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026

Earn up to $15.68/HR.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality home care and deliver life-changing service to your clients. As an Addus Direct Support Professional, you’ll play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.

If you have a genuine passion for helping others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling career with a dynamic, value-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.

DSP Benefits:

  • Daily & Weekly Pay Option
  • Travel reimbursement.
  • Flexible schedule
  • Direct deposit

DSP Responsibilities:

  • Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed tasks.
  • Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
  • Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation.
  • Transport members to appointments, daily errands, and other locations as necessary.
  • Assist member with the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
  • Observe and report any changes in member's condition.

DSP Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED, and one year of in-home care services experience
  • Able to pass a criminal background check.
  • Reliable transportation, required for member transportation. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and follow written/verbal instructions.
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized
  • Comfortable using an electronic device.


Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on really's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.really.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

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