Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Blue Wing

RHA Health Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Health/Insurance (full-time)

401(k) retirement savings

Paid Time Off

Wellbeing programs

Training: CPR/First Aid

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges in the community. You will help with daily activities, implement person-centered plans, and ensure safety and well-being while coordinating with the care team.

The role offers varied shifts, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CPR, First Aid, and job-specific training available/required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health and safety procedures.
• Assist with People Supported Development and community life.
• Provide support to team members and supervisors.
• Assist with person-centered plans and outcomes.
• Assist with medical requests and data collection/reporting.

Skills

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are hiring for:Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Blue WingType:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.We are hiring Direct Support Professionals!!!!If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, join our team at RHA Health Services!Starting Pay Rate: $16.50/hourlyBase pay set by the facility.Schedule: *Shifts and schedules may vary by location and typically a variety of shifts are available. Shifts cover all days of the week, Monday through Sunday.Responsibilities:Assist with Health and Safety Procedures-Assist with People Supported DevelopmentAssists with Person Supported Community LifeProvides support to team members and supervisorsAssists with person-centered plan and outcomesAssists with medical requestsAssist with data collection and reportingPosition Requirements:At least 18 years of ageValid drivers’ licenseHigh School Diploma or GED (Not required for TN openings)Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs.Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stop.Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.Required to regularly stand and walk.Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.Why Should You Apply?Ability to help others and make a differenceAbility to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.Multiple schedules, offer flexibilityOpportunities for training and advancementWork today and get paid tomorrow using Payactiv!#INDNCRHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI have read this job description and fully understand the requirements described. I accept this position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the organization’s established procedures.I understand that every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties I will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or I am directed to perform a specific task by my supervisor. When I have questions about my responsibilities and/or my job duties, or when I see or hear things that I do not understand, I will consult my supervisor, other members of management.I understand that my employment is at-will and understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the organization or myself and that such termination can be made with or without notice.Pre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.Proof of employment history or references (if required)Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.We offer the following benefits to employees:Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)401(k) retirement savings programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.