DSP/ CNA - Clairmont House

Do you have a passion for caring for people and making a difference in someone’s life? Do you have the heart to serve others? Glenwood is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to work in our Aging Residential Services program, supporting adults with developmental disabilities and age-related needs.

Our DSPs are the heartbeat of our organization. They provide care and companionship in a compassionate, professional manner with a positive attitude—ensuring residents receive individualized, person-centered care that promotes dignity, comfort, and well-being.

Primary Job Functions

• Provide direct care for the individuals served, following each resident’s Individual Plan of Care (IPC), policies, and procedures, emphasizing non-averse, positive programming and interactions.
• Provide support services for residents, staff, and facility.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting (including use of bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs), grooming, mobility, and feeding, with sensitivity to age-related needs and limitations.
• Support residents with aging-related care such as fall prevention, medication reminders, use of adaptive equipment, and monitoring for changes in health or mobility.
• Transport/accompany residents to and from medical appointments, community activities, dining, and scheduled outings.
• Safely operate and maintain facility vehicles as qualified and required.
• Document care, services, and daily activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Cultivate and sustain a healthy, safe, and engaging home environment, ensuring cleanliness and comfort in all areas of the residence.
• Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.
• Support and promote each resident’s independence, personal choice, and participation in daily routines and recreational activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work in a group home or home-like setting with adults experiencing both developmental and aging-related needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with residents, family members, medical professionals, and team members.
• Ability to handle the physical aspects of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for extended periods.
• Awareness of aging-related health concerns (such as dementia, mobility limitations, or chronic conditions) and willingness to learn best practices in elder care.
• Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by program standards.
• Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; experience supporting older adults or in long-term care is preferred.
• Must have a valid Alabama driver’s license and be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must be cleared through the Department of Human Resources Child/Adult Abuse & Neglect Registry as well as the ABI/FBI and pass all required pre-employment and background screenings

Additional Requirements

• Must be certified or certifiable in CPR, First Aid, Managing Crisis Safely (MCS), and Medication Administration (MAC).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work 4 days on / 4 days off, 12-hour day (7A–7P) or night (7P–7A) shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled, or other shifts as needed to meet program obligations.

Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, State, or Federal laws.