We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our team to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, grow, and become more independent.
Come work with us and see how BrightStar Care® - Cuyahoga West ("BrightStar Care") caregivers uphold A Higher Standard.
This is the perfect position for someone who is

• Dependable and reliable
• a problem-solver
• Has a lot of drive
• Cares about people and is also motivated by money and success!

If you enjoy interacting with adults with developmental disabilities and you're interested in supporting their clinical teams and families, we'd like to meet with you!
We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion and provide you with the recognition and benefits you deserve.
Job Benefits
At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
Compensation

• Competitive wages
• Weekly pay w/direct deposit
• Paid overtime
• Extra holiday pay

Bonuses

• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee of the month bonuses
• Performance based bonuses

Insurance

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental insurance including Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

Time off

• Earned paid time off (PTO)
• Paid bereavement leave
• Birthday PTO

Education

• Training and continuing education opportunities
• Paid professional development
• Free online training resources

Wellness

• Family membership to the local Rec center

Perks

• Exclusive employee discount and gift programs
• Monthly allowances
• Free FOOD!...AND SO MUCH MORE!

Why Work for BrightStar Care?

• We offer a variety of in-home and facility-based assignments with a variety of cases, procedures and treatments
• We offer a flexible schedule with weekend and evening opportunities
• We promote from within and offer many opportunities for career/professional growth
• We have mobile time tracking and care notes, which means you can easily clock in and out
• We seek employees who are not afraid to shape the future of our business
• We're a nationally recognized home care brand with local community roots (every BrightStar Care® location is independently owned and operated)
• You can be part of a team that includes RN oversight on every case
• Lastly, we're minority- and female-owned, which makes us simply different...in a VERY GOOD WAY!

Join the best and brightest! You will be working with one of the most prestigious brands in the industry. The BrightStar Care brand is HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice and has earned the Joint Commission Enterprise Champion for Quality award for 10 YEARS RUNNING! (Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process.)
Job Responsibilities

• Provide care as directed by a nursing supervisor or according to the client's plan of care, including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, taking and recording vital signs, and assisting with height and weight measurements, if necessary
• Assist clients with active and passive mobility work defined by the plan of care, and documenting observed changes to the Director of Nursing
• Provide assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, providing transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Empathy for the needs of the client
• Adhere to HIPAA and ensure confidentiality and security of the client's medical information
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively
• Up-to-date vaccinations

BrightStar Care - Cuyahoga West serves the west side of Cleveland and surrounding areas, including the cities of Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Berea, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Brooklyn, Brookpark, Fairview Park, Independence, Lakewood, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, Parma, Parma Heights, Rocky River, Seven Hills, Strongsville, and Westlake.
BrightStar Care® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.for 10 YEARS RUNNING! (Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process.)