DSPs Wanted - Full-Time & On-Call - Earn More for Specialized Care

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Starting Pay: $18.25 per hour
Job Types: Part-Time, Full-time, Backup, and On-Call
Location: Sacramento and Fair Oaks, California
Hiring Requirement: Must be able to complete a Live Scan within 24 hours of receiving an offer

Turn Your Compassion Into a Meaningful Career

Vision Life is hiring dependable, compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who are ready to make a real difference in the lives of adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

We have immediate opportunities throughout Sacramento and Fair Oaks, including guaranteed full-time hours for staff with flexible availability. We are also building a strong team of backup and on-call professionals to help cover open and urgent shifts.

Want to earn more? Higher pay is available for qualified staff who accept specialized assignments involving suctioning, tube feeding, and hands-on personal care. Required training and authorization must be completed before providing specialized services.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and other daily living activities
• Provide toileting and incontinence care, including changing adult briefs
• Support independence, community outings, and social activities
• Follow person-centered plans, behavioral strategies, and daily routines
• Provide encouragement, positive redirection, and consistent support
• Assist with transfers and mobility as needed
• Complete accurate and timely service documentation
• Assist with medications when trained and authorized
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe home environment
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and team members
• Provide suctioning and tube-feeding support when properly trained and authorized
• Help cover backup or on-call shifts based on availability

Earn More With Specialized Care Assignments

Qualified staff may receive a higher rate of pay for assignments requiring:

• Suctioning
• Tube feeding
• Changing adult briefs and providing incontinence care
• Transfers and mobility assistance
• Close observation of individuals with complex support needs
• Careful adherence to client-specific plans and safety procedures

Previous experience is preferred, but applicants willing and able to complete the required training are encouraged to apply.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Compassionate, dependable, and professional
• Comfortable providing hands-on personal and incontinence care
• Able to assist with transfers and remain active throughout the shift
• Valid California driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
• Able to travel to assignments throughout Sacramento and Fair Oaks
• Able to complete a DOJ/FBI Live Scan within 24 hours of receiving an offer
• Current CPR/First Aid certification and TB/health screening, or willingness to obtain them promptly
• Able to complete required new-hire, in-service, and client-specific training
• DSP, caregiving, suctioning, tube-feeding, or complex-care experience is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vision Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.