Top 155 Direct support Jobs in Olympia, Wa

Residential Services DSP
Kokua Services —Lacey, WA
- From $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Direct Support Professional Olympia - Per Diem Staff (On-Call)
Redwood Family Care Network —Tumwater, WA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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7d
Direct Support Professional - Tumwater ($500 Sign On Bonus)
Redwood Family Care Network —Tumwater, WA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Cooking
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Associate Clinician LMFTA LSWA LMHCA - Inpatient Mental Health 263
Telecare Corporation —McCleary, WA
- $80,168.40 - $105,279.78 a year
- Full-time
- Adults
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Direct Care Staff
Steadfast Supportive Living Inc. —Lacey, WA
- $19.00 - $20.50 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- Medication administration
- Caregiving
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Support Professional
Exceptional Foresters, Inc. —Shelton, WA
- $22.00 - $25.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Adults
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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6d
Direct Support Professional
Community Resources Inc —Olympia, WA
- $21.60 - $29.98 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
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Certified Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician
Sunny Raindrops LLC —Olympia, WA
- $17.13 - $26.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Applied behavior analysis
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) - Tumwater, WA
OOS Management Corp. —Tumwater, WA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- On-the-job training
- Professional development assistance
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Mason County Home Care Aides & Caregivers | Flexible Schedules
Fedelta Home Care —Olympia, WA
- $22.00 - $24.75 an hour
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mileage reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
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Direct Support Professional Olympia - Per Diem Staff (On-Call)
Redwood Family Care Network —Olympia, WA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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7d
Caregiver - Shelton, WA | $22
New Horizons In-Home Care —Shelton, WA
- $22 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Continuing education credits
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9d
Direct Support Professional - Olympia Area ($500 Sign On Bonus)
Redwood Family Care Network —Olympia, WA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Cooking
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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13d
Direct Support Professional - Lacey ($500 Sign On Bonus)
Redwood Family Care Network —Lacey, WA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Cooking
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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3d
Direct Support Professional/Caregiver
Hope Human Services —Lakewood, WA
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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7d
Direct Support Professional
Sevita —Tacoma, WA
- $20.55 - $21.65 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Receptionist
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Olympia, WA
- $17.13 - $23.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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2d
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Olympia, WA
- $17.13 - $24.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Caregiver
Senior Helpers - Olympia —Olympia, WA
- Part-time
- Entry level
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2026-27 Substitute Office Professional
North Thurston Public Schools —Lacey, WA
- $23.94 - $30.14 an hour
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance

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Residential Services DSP

Kokua Services -
Lacey, WA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
From $20 an hour

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid training
Fuel reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Paid orientation
Safety equipment provided
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Computer operation
Food handling
Medication administration
Caregiving
HIPAA
First aid
CPR
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Computer skills
Home health
CNA
Delegation
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Shifts start at $20/hour, $21/hour Sa 12am-Su 11:59pm

Open Positions

Part-Time

Sa-Su 8a-8p(5) Priority hiring
Sa-Su 8a-4p

Full-Time

Swing

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M-Th 3p-11p/ F 3p-7p(1)

Grave

Tu-F 12a-8a(1)
Th-F 12a-6a/ F, Sa 6p-6a(1)
F-Su 8p-8a

12 Hour Shifts

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10 Hour Shifts

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Job Title: DSP - Direct Support Professional

Direct Supervisor: Residential Manager

Kokua pays to train - no experience required. If you have always wanted a career where the work you do matters - we welcome you!

Rate of Pay: $20.00 and up

Our door is open for you to bring your heart to work and let kindness and compassion guide your day. You will learn to encourage, support and empower individuals with daily tasks like getting out of bed, which can be a hurdle sometimes, up to being out in the community, going to a party and dancing, or working on a personal goal.

Benefits:

Starting pay is $20/hr
$1 differential on Saturday and Sunday
Overtime opportunities
Paid training - no experience needed!
Time and half on major holidays
Plenty of PPE Provided
Company Food Bank
Costco membership given at the end of the year
Health Insurance Benefits 
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
401K Plan with profit sharing and matching
125 (Cafeteria) Plan
Paid Sick Leave
Gas reimbursement
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POSITION SUMMARY

DSPs provide services based on a person-centered approach that focuses on client education/mentoring, independence, personalized goals and connection to their community.

QUALITIES

The employees that excel in this position are those that have strong personal boundaries, healthy self-care habits, take initiative, are open to feedback, have a willingness to expand their skills and knowledge, are patient, care and understand that health and safety of clients is balanced with their right to power and choice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ø Follow all client care plans and protocols

Ø Personal Care: Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting if applicable.

Ø Meal Preparation: Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks, considering dietary restrictions and preferences if needed.

Ø Mobility Support: Help clients with mobility, transfers, and exercises to maintain their physical health.

Ø Nurse delegated: Administer medications, assist with tube feeding, wound care, ostomy care and any other task that requires delegation.

Ø Companionship: Engage in conversations, games, goals and activities to provide emotional and social support.

Ø Housekeeping and Maintenance: Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry, cleaning, and maintaining a safe living environment. Proactively work to ensure house maintenance is completed/optimal. May include caring for pets.

Ø Safety: Ensure client safety by monitoring any potential hazards or emergencies and responding appropriately.

Ø Communication: Maintain open communication with clients, their families, guardians,

team members and admin staff to provide updates on the client’s well-being.

Ø Provide a thorough shift change for continuity of client care.

Ø Documentation: Accurately record and document care provided, changes in client conditions, and any incidents or observations.

Ø Respect and Dignity: Treat clients with respect, dignity, and empathy, promoting their independence and autonomy.

Ø Training: Participate in ongoing training and education to stay updated on best practices and standards. Attends and participates in required meetings and training courses. Stays current on all assigned training, tasks and duties.

Ø Teamwork: Collaborate with other caregivers, Kokua nurses, and admin staff to ensure a cohesive environment. Attend all team meetings and mandatory agency meetings.

Ø AOR: Assigned and maintained AOR responsibilities including documentation, oversight and support.

Ø Crisis Management: Handle challenging situations or emergencies calmly and effectively.

Ø Mandatory reporting: Understand what warrants a report to RCS and Kokua to maintain one’s mandatory reporting responsibility.

Ø Other duties assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands represent what must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DSPs must have sufficient physical strength, endurance, and mobility to assist clients with daily living activities, maintain safety, and support independence. The role demands a combination of lifting, bending, walking, and repetitive hand movements, along with the capability to communicate effectively and respond to emergencies to include the ability to perform CPR.

PHYSICAL TASKS INCLUDE

§ Lifting and transferring clients: Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds may be required, along with assisting clients in moving from beds, wheelchairs, or other positions.

§ Mobility and positioning: Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, and walking are common during daily care activities.

§ Repetitive motions: Tasks such as feeding, grooming, and assisting with personal hygiene involve repetitive hand and arm movements, including grasping, fine motor skills.

§ Communication and sensory engagement: Talking, hearing, and observing clients are essential for monitoring behavior and ensuring safety.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in caregiving, preferably in disabilities
Completion of required caregiver training and certifications
Maintain one’s delegation status
Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to assist with the mobility of clients as needed.
During staffing shortages, have flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Current First Aid and CPR card
Current Food Handlers card
Pass a Criminal Background and fingerprint check
Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

COVID-19 considerations:
Kokua follows current CDC and DOH guidelines, temperature checks, hand sanitizer, masks, appropriate social distancing measures.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid training
Safety equipment provided

Application Question(s):

Why do you want to work as a Direct Support Professional?
We have 4 weeks of paid training that must be completed to best serve our clients. Are you able to attend 4 consecutive weeks of Monday - Friday 9am-5pm training?
Have you previously worked with Kokua Services?
Which shift (listed in the description) are you interested in filling.
You will be asked to complete a brief computer competency task, is that something you are comfortable doing?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Active WA state NAR, HCA or CNA (Preferred)
drivers license. (Required)

Work Location: In person

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