Support Workers for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Bachelor's degree22%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years18%Current company
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1st Place TransportationAccess Nursing
Time at current job
Less than a year42%1-2 years18%2-5 years21%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $54,834 yearly
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Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBoiler License+2 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSTNA/Home Health Aide
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAQMHP CertificationAEDFirst Aid CertificationHCADriver's License+4 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCleaningDSP/Caregiver
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingDSP (Direct Support Professional)
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationAssociate's DegreeDriver's LicenseAssociate's Degree in Business AdministrationAssociate's Degree in Human Resource Management+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCleaningJanitorial ExperienceSanitationFood ProductionDirect Support Professional
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementCPRNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFloor CleaningFloor CareCleaning
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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 61 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: DSP (direct support professional), direct support professional and dsp/caregiver.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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