Direct Support Professional/Caregiver - Home Care in Wayne County, PA
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 18512, USA
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Healthcare
Home Care, Community Health, Caregiver, Home Health Aide
Direct Support Professional/Caregiver - Home Care in Wayne County, PA
Home-Based Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Various Hours Available
Serving Clients Throughout Wayne County, PA
$1,000 Signing Bonus | $15.00–$20.00/hr
Abound Health is hiring compassionate, reliable Home-Based Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) throughout Wayne County
, including Honesdale, Lake Ariel, Hawley, Tobyhanna, Waymart
, and surrounding communities.
Most clients receive 4, 8, or 10 hours of support per week
, so we are seeking caregivers who are open to part-time hours and willing to work with multiple clients across the week to build a consistent schedule.
As a DSP, you will provide one-on-one support in clients’ homes and communities. Your work helps individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, dependable, and passionate about helping others.
Key Responsibilities
- Support behavioral, social, and vocational skill development
- Assist with recreational and community activities
- Follow treatment plans and document progress
- Provide companionship and respite care
- Submit documentation and payroll on time
- Participate in ongoing training
- Assist with personal care needs as required
- Work independently in home and community settings
- Genuine interest in supporting individuals with I/DD
- Ability to work independently and responsibly
- Must have a valid driver’s license and active car insurance
- Must be willing to drive to multiple client homes throughout Wayne County
- Open-minded and comfortable supporting individuals with varying personal-care and behavioral-support needs
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass background checks
- Physical ability to assist with lifting or transfers if needed
- CPR/First Aid certification (training provided)
- $15.00–$20.00 per hour
- Various hours, flexible scheduling
- Morning, afternoon, or evening shifts available
- Most clients require 4–10 hours per week
, so DSPs must be willing to support multiple clients to build a consistent schedule
- 1 year of caregiving experience preferred (not required—training provided)
- Weekly pay
- Paid onboarding and holidays
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) available based on hours worked
- $333 after 90 days (minimum 20 hours/week)
- $333 after 6 months (minimum 20 hours/week)
- $334 after 1 year (minimum 20 hours/week)
- Bonus not available for Residential Services or Relative as Provider (RAP) hires. Applicants must not have worked for Abound Health or its affiliates within the past 18 months.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference,
Abound Health is the place to be.
Apply today or contact us at:
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