Direct Support Professional/Caregiver- Gastonia

Abound Health; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

$1,000 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Abound Health in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver to work with individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include promoting outcomes in various realms, assisting in recreational activities, and providing essential support to clients and their families. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a High School diploma, and possess a valid driver’s license. The position offers flexible full-time and part-time hours, as well as a signing bonus and potential benefits depending on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in community settings or clients' homes.
• Willingness to assist with personal care needs as required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms.
• Assist clients in participating in recreational activities.
• Maintain schedules and report on health and safety objectives.
• Provide respite and companionship to clients' families.

Skills

Client outcomes promotion

Assisting client participation

Documentation and reporting

Personal care assistance

Experience with I/DD

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver- Gastonia

*****$1,000 Sign On Bonus Available!*****

Our Team Needs You! Immediate openings to work with individuals with disabilities and truly make a difference in their lives.

At Abound Health, we are proud to specialize in helping individuals with I/DD reach their fullest potential. Abound Health is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment.

We are actively seeking Caregivers/DSP's to provide Community Living & Supports, Supported Employment, Day Support, and Supported Living Services. P/T and F/T hours are available.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

• Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms
• Assist client participation in leisure/recreational activities
• Maintain a schedule of services/activities in a treatment plan and report on status of health and safety objectives
• Provide respite and companionship to offer relief to family or primary caregiver
• Complete and submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines
• Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities
• Ability to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Ability to work independently in the community and/or the client’s home
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs
• Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Lifting may be required depending on individual client needs
• CPR/First Aid Certification Training is provided by company
• Eligibility of some benefits are based on hours worked include:
  • Medical; Dental; Life Insurance; 401K
• $333 paid out after working 90 days with an average of 20 hours per week
• $333 paid out after working 6 months (180 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
• $334 paid out after working 1 year (365 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
• Applicant cannot have been employed by Abound Health (or any of our newly acquired companies) in the past 18 months
• Signing bonus not applicable for Residential Services
• Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs) are not eligible for the Signing Bonus

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.