Direct Support Professional

ResCare Community Living; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Company Culture

Competitive Pay

Employee Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K

DailyPay Option Available

Job Training

Career Growth including Tuition Discounts

Schedule Flexibility

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Direct Support Professional in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. As a DSP, you will provide compassionate care and assistance to clients, ensuring their safety and well-being. Responsibilities include personal care tasks, fostering positive relationships, and accompanying clients to appointments. Ideal candidates must be 18+, have a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in a group home setting. This role offers competitive pay and benefits like medical insurance and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in a group home environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks including feeding and medical monitoring.
• Assist with fostering positive relationships among clients.
• Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Encourage self-help activities.
• Accompany clients to scheduled appointments.

Skills

Ability to communicate (verbally and written)

Dependency and care

Job description

Our Company

ResCare Community Living

ResCare Community Living is now part of Sevita

Overview

ResCare Community Living – Direct Support Professional

Thank you for reviewing our Direct Support Professional position at ResCare Community Living. As a DSP, you play a crucial role in helping us provide compassionate care to our clients. At ResCare Community Living, our Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability and care.

Why Choose ResCare Community Living

• Great Company Culture
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Benefits; including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K
• DailyPay Option Available
• Job Training
• Career Growth including Tuition Discounts
• Schedule Flexibility

Responsibilities

While no two days are exactly the same, here are some things you will be responsible for:

• Performing personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring
• Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Encouraging self-help activities
• Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external

About Our Line Of Business

ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs.

Salary Range

USD $15.50 / Hour