Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Deep Gap

RHA Health Services, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Training: free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Columbia, South Carolina is hiring a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges. The role involves education on rights, promoting healthy living, and fostering positive community relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and proficiency in CPR, along with strong communication skills. Benefits include a salary of $16.00 per hour, a sign-on bonus of $2,000, and health insurance for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years required.
• Must meet all pre-employment screening requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Teach independent living skills and provide transportation to appointments.
• Document the care provided and use effective advocacy strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Deep Gap

We are hiring for a regular position to support individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self‑advocacy and support individual choice and decision‑making.
• Accompany clients to work, movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills and provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community and promote decision‑making about living, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Document the care you provide and understand the diverse challenges of those living with disabilities.
• Use effective advocacy strategies and connect clients with resources for career, education, and volunteer opportunities.
• Promote effective communication and assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality of client information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Must meet all pre‑employment screening requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CPR.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to lift 30 lbs; must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Should be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in CPR and be able to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision; must be able to talk and hear.

Benefits

• Salary: $16.00 per hour.
• Sign‑on bonus: $2,000.00.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being programs including physical, emotional, and financial chronic disease management.
• Training: free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.

EEO Statement

RHA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and other protected categories. RHA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees who have protected disabilities.