Support Workers for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Bachelor's degree15%Master's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years52%6-10 years24%3-5 years16%Current company
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Share Care USATime at current job
2-5 years39%Less than a year24%1-2 years18%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $34,172 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,601 – $40,827 yearly
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Certified Peer Support Specialist Remote
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationCADCDriver's LicenseBC/BE+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSteam SterilizationCNA/Direct Support Professional
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCosmetology LicenseCNABLSSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLong Term Acute Care ExperienceHospital ExperiencePatient CareWorking with Geriatric PatientsDirect Service Worker (DSW)
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceDirect Care Worker
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
CCHTX-Ray CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Care Home ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingTier 1 Help Desk Support
Maurice, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationGoogle IT Support Professional CertificateDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
EMT ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPackage Handling
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Biological HazardsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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, 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, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: direct care worker, DSW worker and cna/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 Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 19 years of professional experience.
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