Compassionate Direct Support Professional | Community Caregiver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Free CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community. You will help with daily activities, advocate for personal goals, and promote independence.

This role requires at least a high school diploma, being 18 or older, and passing pre-employment screening. Shifts are available across multiple days, with competitive pay and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre-employment screening.

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 people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• 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.
• Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
• Promote effective communication.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RHA Health Services in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Caregiver/Direct Support Professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community. You will help with daily activities, advocate for personal goals, and promote independence.

This role requires at least a high school diploma, being 18 or older, and passing pre-employment screening. Shifts are available across multiple days, with competitive pay and benefits for full-time staff.