Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - Paid Training Provided CLAYTON, NC

Abound Health; Garner (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,502 - 24,927; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Signing bonus

Paid onboarding & training

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Abound Health in Garner, North Carolina is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, fostering independence, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks. Starting pay is $15.40 per hour with a $1,000 signing bonus available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Willingness to address personal care needs.
• Lifting may be required based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Assist with daily living activities like meal preparation and hygiene.
• Support individuals in community participation and social activities.
• Use adaptive tools to facilitate communication and learning.
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills.
• Monitor health and safety while providing support.
• Complete documentation and maintain schedules.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Assisting with daily living activities

Supporting community participation

Using adaptive tools

Encouraging independence

Health and safety monitoring

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Clayton, NC

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a DSP, you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently.

What You’ll Do

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
• Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
• Complete documentation and maintain schedules
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
• Medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary
• Lifting may be required, depending on client needs

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required – we provide paid training and support.

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $15.40/hour
$1,000 signing bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20+ hours/week

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.