Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Paid Training Provided

Pay: $19–$20/hour starting pay
Higher pay may be available for candidates with CNA certification, Medical Assistant certification, caregiving experience, or other healthcare experience.

Make a Difference Every Day

Join Home of Guiding Hands as a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a residential care setting. This is a rewarding entry-level caregiver opportunity for compassionate individuals who want to help others while building experience in healthcare, behavioral health, caregiving, or human services.

As a DSP, Caregiver, or Direct Care Support Professional, you’ll help clients live safely, independently, and actively in their community. You’ll support daily routines, encourage independence, and take clients to fun community outings, appointments, recreational activities, shopping trips, and events throughout San Diego County.

No experience is required - we provide paid training and ongoing support.

What You’ll Do

• Support adults with disabilities with daily living activities
• Assist with meals, light housekeeping, and personal care
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Transport clients to appointments, activities, and community outings
• Encourage independence and social interaction
• Create a safe, positive, and supportive home environment
• Complete simple daily documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, dependable, and patient individuals
• At least 18 years old
• Valid California driver’s license
• Comfortable driving clients to activities and appointments
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
• Caregiving, CNA, DSP, healthcare, behavioral health, or direct care experience is a plus but not required

Why Join Home of Guiding Hands?

• No experience necessary
• Paid training provided
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference
• Fun community-based activities and outings
• Career growth opportunities in healthcare and human services
• Supportive team environment
• Established nonprofit organization serving San Diego County since 1967

Home of Guiding Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.