Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Winston-Salem / Thomasville

RHA Health Services, LLC; Forsyth (GA); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv: early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid time off

Health/insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Free CPR and first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is looking for a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Forsyth, Georgia. The role involves supporting daily life activities while ensuring health and safety.

The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, have a High School Diploma or GED, and be CPR certified. Shifts may vary with a pay rate of $15.00 per hour and several benefits offered to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Completion of criminal background check and drug testing.
• Proof of employment history or references if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health and safety procedures.
• Support daily activities and person-centered plans.
• Collect and report data regarding individuals' progress.

Skills

Experience with intellectual disabilities

CPR proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

Location: Winston‑Salem, North Carolina and Thomasville, North Carolina.

Type: Regular.

Pay rate: $15.00 per hour.

Schedule: Shifts and schedules may vary by location; typically a variety of shifts across all days of the week, Monday through Sunday.

Job Summary

Assist individuals and/or groups with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and mental health or substance use challenges by supporting their daily life activities, health and safety, and person‑centered plans while working under direction and supervision.

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 plans and outcomes.
• Assist with medical requests.
• Collect and report data.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in CPR.
• Complete criminal background check (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing as required.
• Proof of employment history or references if required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Pre‑Employment Screening

• Criminal background check.
• Drug testing.
• Education verification.
• Proof of employment history or references.
• Driver verification for positions requiring driving.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages before payday.
• 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: physical, emotional and financial chronic disease management for hypertension and diabetes (qualifying employees).
• Training: free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.

Employment Status

Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

EEO Statement

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities as required by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.