Caregiver / Direct Support Professional/Charlotte NC

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv early access to earned wages

401(k) retirement savings program

Paid Time Off (full-time)

Health Insurance (full-time)

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges in the community. You will assist with daily activities, help implement Centered Plans, and communicate the needs of those served to the team.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour, with base pay set by the facility and possible shift differentials.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Health and Safety Procedures-
• Assist with People Supported Development
• Assist with Person Supported Community Life
• Provide support to team members and supervisors
• Assist with person-centered plan and outcomes
• Assist with medical requests
• Assist with data collection and reporting

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

We are hiring for: Caregiver / Direct Support Professional/Charlotte NC Type: Regular

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, 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.

Starting Pay rate: $15.00/ hour

Base pay set by the facility. Additional pay bonuses and differentials for specific locations and shifts.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with Health and Safety Procedures-
• Assist with People Supported Development
• Assists with Person Supported Community Life
• Provides support to team members and supervisors
• Assists with person-centered plan and outcomes
• Assists with medical requests
• Assist with data collection and reporting

Position Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers' license
• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Requirements

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.

Pre-Employment Screening

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of drivers' license, drivers' insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• 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 program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic 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 benefits

EEO 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.