Direct Support Professional — Empower Lives at Home

All Ways Caring HomeCare; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

All Ways Caring HomeCare in Wilmington and Leland, NC is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes compassion, independence-building, and participation in community life.

DSPs assist with personal care, monitor health, support life skills, document activities, and help with meals and transportation in a home-like setting. Weekend/evening shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school degree/GED required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license (in most cases).
• Ability to work in home-like settings.
• Meet state-specific requirements under licensure and other programs.

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.
• Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support.
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
• Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs.
• Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
• Encouraging self-help activities.
• Implements Individual Service Plan and Behavior Support Plans.
• Manage Individual's behaviors by prevention or de-escalation of aggression and use positive methods.
• Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office.
• Documenting services provided; keep daily documentation of activities and related records.
• Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
• Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up.
• Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments.
• Transporting clients or running errands for clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct care

Personal care

Medication administration

Home management

Transportation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

All Ways Caring HomeCare in Wilmington and Leland, NC is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide in-home care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes compassion, independence-building, and participation in community life.

DSPs assist with personal care, monitor health, support life skills, document activities, and help with meals and transportation in a home-like setting. Weekend/evening shifts are required.