About This Position
Providence Home Care is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Fargo, ND to support people in achieving safe, meaningful, and person-centered daily living. You will work directly with individuals in private homes, day program sites, vehicles, and community settings—helping them build routines, maintain health and safety, and follow individualized plans.
Success in this role means providing reliable, patient support; completing required documentation accurately and on time; and responding calmly and effectively in emergencies while meeting all training and compliance expectations.
Provide day-to-day support aligned with individualized plans and person-centered goals.
Assist with personal care and daily living activities while maintaining dignity and respect.
Follow health, safety, and support protocols, including medication administration requirements.
Maintain accurate written records and complete electronic documentation using a computer or phone.
Support individuals in community participation and skill-building activities.
Monitor for changes in condition or behavior and report concerns promptly.
Respond to emergencies quickly and follow PHC-approved crisis and safety procedures.
Participate in required training on state and PHC timelines, including HIPAA and vulnerable adult reporting.
Support a safe environment by identifying hazards and taking appropriate action.
Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, team members, and people supported.
At least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Pass a fingerprint-based background check through the ND Criminal Background Check Unit (CBCU) and, for Minnesota sites, a Minnesota DHS background study, before working with people supported; PHC re-runs background checks annually.
Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to follow plans and complete written records.
Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record (for positions that include driving).
Complete all required training on the timelines set by PHC and the state, including orientation, abuse/neglect and vulnerable adult reporting, HIPAA, CPR/First Aid, and medication administration.
Reliable, patient, and caring, with good judgment in stressful situations.
Preferred: Experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or in caregiving, healthcare, or education.
Preferred: Current CPR/First Aid, CNA, or medication certification.
Preferred: Comfortable using a computer or phone for electronic documentation.
Physical requirements: Able to lift, push, or transfer up to 50 pounds, and to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for long periods.
Work environment: Work occurs in private homes, day program sites, vehicles, and community settings; shifts may include overnights, weekends, and holidays.
PHC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified people with disabilities.
Health insurance options
Paid time off (PTO)
Retirement plan options
Training and professional development opportunities
Wellness-focused supports
Providence Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with PHC is at will. This job description is not a complete list of duties, and PHC may change duties as needs change.
Experience
Abuse and neglect policy adherence, English, High school diploma or GED, Driver's License
Benefits
Health insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plan
