Direct Support Professional

Life Inc; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Longevity Bonus

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Life Inc is looking for a Direct Support Professional in Washington, NC to provide essential care and support to clients. This role includes assisting clients with daily living activities such as self-care, meal preparation, and medication administration. Candidates should be compassionate and able to work flexible part-time shifts, adhering to established safety protocols.

Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for growth. The position supports clients in achieving personal goals while ensuring safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to care.
• Ability to assist clients with daily living activities.
• Experience working in a supportive role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with dressing, bathing, and toileting.
• Monitor clients during meals and community outings.
• Implement prescribed behavior programs and dietary plans.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Direct Support Professional provides essential care and support to clients, assisting them with daily living activities and ensuring their safety and well‑being. This role involves working closely with clients in Washington, NC, helping them with self‑care, meal preparation, medication administration, and community outings. The position offers flexible part‑time shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) and requires a compassionate approach to assist clients in achieving their personal goals while adhering to established safety and behavior protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self‑care.
• Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
• Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
• Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
• Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
• Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment.
• Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
• Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and communicate appropriate client information as directed by supervisory staff.
• Transport and monitor clients on company vehicles as directed.
• Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• NC Driver's License
• 21 years of age or older

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Longevity Bonus (paid on hire date each year)
• Growth Opportunities

Compensation: $17.50 per hour paid bi‑weekly

Location: Washington, NC

Shift Details: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Part Time (please specify availability)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.