Weekend Direct Support Professional - Patrick Hindermyer

Kindly Direct Care is seeking a weekend Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one in-home and community support position in Buena, NJ. 

We are seeking a dependable, patient, and emotionally resilient Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide compassionate, person-centered support. The role involves communicating regularly with family members, including in situations where concerns may be expressed strongly or where accounts of events differ.

The right candidate will remain calm and professional under pressure, listen respectfully, maintain clear and factual documentation, set appropriate boundaries, and address feedback constructively. Strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to stay focused on the individual’s needs are essential.

About This Opportunity 

The individual needs a DSP who is comfortable providing hands-on assistance while promoting dignity, privacy, choice, and as much independence as possible. Candidates should apply only if they are comfortable with the personal-care responsibilities listed below. 

Responsibilities May Include 

• Assist fully with personal care, including eating, grooming, etc. 

• Support daily routines and encourage the individual to participate as independently as possible. 

• Provide one-to-one supervision, companionship, and safety support. 

• Assist with community participation, errands, appointments, and meaningful activities as applicable. 

• Follow individualized care, behavioral, medical, and safety instructions within DSP scope and training. 

• Observe for and promptly report changes or concerns. 

• Complete required service documentation, timekeeping, and communication accurately and on time. 

Qualifications 

• Comfortable providing the hands-on personal care specifically required by this assignment. 

• Reliable, respectful, patient, and attentive to safety. 

• Able to follow detailed instructions and maintain professional boundaries. 

• Prior DSP, HHA, CNA, PCA, home care, behavioral health, or disability-services experience preferred for this assignment.

• Able to meet the physical requirements of the assignment as discussed during screening. 

Schedule: Saturday 12 am-8 pm
Pay: $17-$21/hour
Location: Buena, NJ
Driving on shift: Not required

Kindly provide the required onboarding and assignment-specific training. Apply if the schedule and hands-on support responsibilities are a good fit for you.