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Direct Support Personnel (CNA Cert Required)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Amergis is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide community-based care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role requires a valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (no CNA-specific duties are involved). You’ll assist with daily activities like personal care, housekeeping, recreational outings, transportation, and more. DSPs work directly with individuals either in residential settings or community-based programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support individuals with daily activities such as personal care, recreational activities, community integration, and transportation.

  • Assist with housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and clean environment.

  • Document progress and ensure confidentiality of all information.

  • Maintain professional relationships with individuals, families, and guardians.

  • Report any health, safety, or behavioral concerns following company policies.

Requirements

  • Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required (no CNA-specific duties involved).

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • At least six months of experience in human services is preferred.

  • Must be 18 years or older.

  • Completion of all state-required training within mandated timeframes.

  • Work will primarily take place in program locations, with occasional community-based activities.

Location: Chattanooga

Position: CNA/DSP

Shift & Contract Length: 26 weeks Nights:7p-7a or 8p to 8a or Days: 7a-7p or 8a-8p

Pay Rates: $19

Facility Type: Group Home Support

Number of Beds/patients/students: 4 DSPs per house, 3 patients per house, 2 DSP on each shift

Dress Code: Any Scrubs

Orientation Info: Same Day / Time as Shift. Will Shadow on first day

Any Other Info: Three 12 hour shifts

Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Awards and recognition programs 
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $19

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