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title: Direct Support Professional / Caregiver 2nd Shift
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| **Company** | Ability Plus |
| **Location** | Huntsville, AL |
| **Salary** | $11/hr - $13/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 |
## Description

At **Ability Plus**, our mission is Enabling Lives & Dreams... **Ability Plus** offers a community-inclusive home environment to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Ability Plus is seeking people who are enthusiastic, caring, capable and want to make a positive difference for residents and care recipients. We offer a supportive team environment and career development opportunities.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Direct Care Staff provide personal care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, documenting behavior and assisting with medications. ALL applicants must present a high school diploma/GED, Valid Driver's License, proof of valid auto insurance and successfully complete the E-Verify process. All Applicants MUST PASS a drug test, background check, TB test and have a clean driving record. Benefits available for full time (40hr) employees after 90 days.

**Summary:**

We are seeking Direct Care Staff for ALL SHIFTS. This is a great way to enter the healthcare world! The Direct Care Staff is responsible for the care, training and supervision as required of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Assists in providing self-care and training as directed by the Individualized Support Plan or Behavioral Support Plan as documented. (such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, etc.)
- Assists with therapeutic treatments to residents with intellectual disabilities (such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts, recreational games, etc.)
- Converses with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and promote social interaction.
- Prepares/serves meals and eats with residents.
- Include residents in community outings and promote community inclusion.
- Accompanies residents on shopping trips and counsels residents in purchase of personal items.
- Observes and documents residents' behaviors
- May give medications as prescribed by a doctor.
- May train parents or guardians in care of deinstitutionalized residents.
- Maintain and submit accurate timesheets and communication logs, etc.
- Carry out direction given by line of management.

**EDUCATION/BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:**

- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable driving record as determined by Ability Plus' insurance carrier.
- Acceptable background check.
- Proof of Auto Insurance Coverage

**NECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES** - The ability to:

- Ability to communicate, write and prepare complete, concise and clear reports.
- Ability to perform housekeeping duties.
- Ability to intervene during crisis situations.
- Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients as required.
- Ability to remain awake, aware and alert during working hours and work independently.
- Dependable
- Committed to the daily care and quality of life of the consumers of Ability-Plus

**PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:**

- Working conditions are normal for a home health care environment.
- Work may require ongoing weekend and evening work.
- Work will require frequent local driving.
- Work requires ongoing interaction with intellectually disabled clients.
- Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting up to the weight of an adult
## Skills

- E-Verify
- Supervision
- Arts and Crafts
- Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Home Health Care
- Dressing
- Doctor
- Auto Insurance
- Hygiene
- Timesheet Management
- Behavioral Support
- Driver's License
- Housekeeping
- Community Outings
- Personal Care
- Bathing
- Human Resources
- Driving
- Toileting
- Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Testing
## Benefits

- Professional Development

## How to Apply

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