Support Workers for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree4%Master's degree4%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Hanover healthcare center
Pizza Hut
Daimler Truck North America
Time at current job
2-5 years57%1-2 years43%
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Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $55,066 yearly
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Direct Support Professional
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseEFDA CertificationInfection Control Certification+10 moreSkills
Four Handed DentistryCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
QIDP CertificationRBT CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCNA+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingPersonal Care Home ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMedication AdministrationDirect Support Professional
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDRBT CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAQMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRNon-CDL Class CCNA+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipPackingPackagingAssemblyDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Pharmacy Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTypingFront DeskDirect Support Professional
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Register
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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?
The average time to fill a support worker role is 60 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do support workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: First Aid Certification, CPR and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: direct support professional and DSP (direct support professional).
What level of education is common for a support worker?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a support worker in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 9 years of professional experience.
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