Direct Support Professional
About this role
Direct Support Professional / Caregiver
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day in Chico, CA!
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while making a real difference in someone's life? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team at our Chico, CA 95973 program. Whether you're an experienced Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide, or you're looking to start a rewarding career helping others, this is your opportunity — we're hiring immediately!
Posiiton Details:
As a Direct Support Professional, you'll provide hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You'll help individuals maintain their independence while promoting their health, safety, dignity, and quality of life. You'll build meaningful relationships, provide companionship, and participate in activities that bring individuals joy while supporting their everyday needs.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing personal care and daily support to individuals living in the home
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living
- Helping with meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Providing transportation and companionship
- Assisting with ambulation, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises
- Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment
- Supporting individuals with communication and social skills
- Participating in activities such as puzzles, games, reading, hobbies, and other activities they enjoy
- Supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who may have co-occurring medical support needs
Schedule:
1st Shift - with weekends
Thursday - Sunday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch
Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week
Pay:
$17.50 per hour
Don't have previous experience? If you're compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping others, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits:
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
- DailyPay – Access your pay when you need it!
- Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options
- Voluntary Benefits through The American Worker, including limited medical*, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services
- On the Goga – A well-being platform featuring self-care tools and resources
- Employee Discounts & Savings – Discounts on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle programs
- Pryor Online Learning – Free online personal development classes
*Limited benefits are not a substitute for major medical insurance.
Why Merakey?
At Merakey, you're more than an employee — you're part of a team that helps people live fuller, more independent lives.
Our Direct Support Professionals work in homes and community settings to provide support that enhances the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of the individuals we serve.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can help others, build meaningful relationships, and make an impact every day, we'd love to have you join our team!
About Merakey:
Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year.
Learn more about careers at Merakey
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status.
We are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and start your career with Merakey!
Required Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's), especially personal hygiene, grooming, and bathing
- Prior experience in a caregiving, personal care assistant, or home health aide role
Company at a glance
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential.
PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care.
VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services.
CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
Top Benefits
- Dailypay
- Retirement plan
- Voluntary benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Well-being platform
- Employee discounts
- Personal development classes
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