Direct Support Professional

Location: O’Fallon, Missouri

Organization: Attentive Adult Day Center

Employment Type: Part-Time, with Potential for Full-Time

Pay: $15.00–$18.00 per hour

About Us: Attentive Adult Day Center is a welcoming adult day center where care meets community. We provide a supportive, engaging environment for seniors and adults age 18+ to participate in activities, build connections, and receive personalized care throughout the day. We support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, autism, developmental disabilities, and other disabilities, while also providing families with peace of mind and respite. Our mission is to provide a personal touch from a servant’s heart.

Position Summary: Attentive Adult Day Center is seeking a dependable, compassionate Direct Support Staff member to join our team. This is a hands-on caregiving role for someone who enjoys spending time with participants, helping with activities, and creating a safe, positive, welcoming environment. The right candidate is patient, reliable, hardworking, and ready to help wherever needed. You will provide daily support to participants, assist with personal care and mobility, help with activities and meals, monitor participant well-being, and maintain a clean, comfortable center. This position is currently part-time, with pay ranging from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to transition to full-time employment in the future based on performance, availability, and the needs of Attentive Adult Day Center.

Duties: Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, grooming, hygiene, and restroom assistance. Monitor participant health by observing vital signs, overall condition, and changes in behavior or well-being. Assist with medication administration when trained, authorized, and in accordance with center policy. Support participants during meal preparation, feeding, and nutritional needs while following safety procedures. Use safe manual-handling techniques, including Hoyer lifts, participant transfers, and mobility assistance. Engage participants in games, activities, conversation, and social interaction. Provide companionship and emotional support that promotes mental health, dignity, and well-being. Maintain accurate care plans, document participant progress, and communicate participant needs effectively with team members. Protect participant privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements. Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by cleaning participant areas, activity spaces, kitchens, restrooms, and common areas. Complete light housekeeping duties, including laundry, as needed. Work cooperatively with the team to provide a positive experience for participants and their families.

Qualifications: Prior experience in caregiving, direct support, group homes, assisted living, nursing homes, home health care, or an adult day center is preferred. Experience supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other disabilities is highly desirable. Knowledge of participant observation, vital-sign monitoring, medication administration, and care documentation. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and the importance of protecting confidential participant information. Ability to safely perform manual-handling tasks, including lifting and transferring participants with equipment such as a Hoyer lift. Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification upon hire, is required. Additional dementia or Alzheimer’s care training is a plus. Strong communication skills for effective participant interaction, family communication, and team collaboration. A valid driver’s license for transportation assistance, if needed. A reliable, hardworking, compassionate, and team-oriented attitude. Completion of the required one-step and two-step TB screening before beginning work. A current ServSafe food-safety certificate, or willingness to obtain one. Certification may be completed through Attentive Adult Day Center if needed. Applicants who already hold a current certificate are welcome to provide it.

Why Join Our Team? At Attentive Adult Day Center, every day is an opportunity to bring care, comfort, companionship, and joy to the people we serve. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping participants thrive and helping their families feel confident in their care. Learn more about Attentive Adult Day Center at www.attentiveadultdaycenter.com.