Direct Support Professional-DSP

ncserenity; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 33,062,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity at Heart in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking reliable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist clients with daily activities in-home. You will support individuals with ADLs, promote independence, safety, and dignity in familiar settings.

Duties include bathing, grooming, mobility, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and documentation. A caring, professional demeanor and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care, long-term care, behavioral health or similar setting.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background screening.
• Current TB screening
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, dependable, and compassionate demeanor

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Mobility assistance and safe transfers
• Hoyer lift assistance (if trained)
• Meal preparation and feeding support
• Light housekeeping related to client care
• Medication reminders (as permitted)
• Supporting client goals and independence
• Assisting with community outings and appointments
• Monitoring and reporting changes in client condition
• Maintaining accurate documentation

Skills

Home care experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Background check

TB screening

Communication skills

Compassionate demeanor

Job description

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At Serenity at Heart, we are committed to delivering compassionate, dependable, and high-quality in-home care services. Our team supports individuals and families by promoting dignity, independence, and safety within the home and community.

We are currently seeking reliable and caring Direct Support Professional (DSPs) to join our growing team.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides non-medical in-home support to clients requiring assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This role plays a vital part in enhancing clients’ quality of life while ensuring safety, comfort, and respectful care.

As a DSP, your duties may include:

• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Mobility assistance and safe transfers
• Hoyer lift assistance (if trained)
• Meal preparation and feeding support
• Light housekeeping related to client care
• Medication reminders (as permitted)
• Supporting client goals and independence
• Assisting with community outings and appointments
• Monitoring and reporting changes in client condition
• Maintaining accurate documentation

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in home care, long-term care, behavioral health or similar setting
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background screening
• Current TB screening
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, dependable, and compassionate demeanor