Direct Support Professional: Empower People in Community

RHA Health Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,288 - 38,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

CPR, first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in West Jefferson, NC is seeking a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community. You will help with activities of daily living, transportation, and personal care, while promoting independence and safety.

This full-time role offers a $16.00 hourly wage, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, pre-employment screening, paid time off and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pre-employment screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making.
• Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Promote decision-making about living, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Document the care you provide.
• Connect people with resources to explore career, education, volunteerism, etc.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC in West Jefferson, NC is seeking a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community. You will help with activities of daily living, transportation, and personal care, while promoting independence and safety.

This full-time role offers a $16.00 hourly wage, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, pre-employment screening, paid time off and benefits.