Benefits:- 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.