Direct Support Professional — Flexible Hours & Growth

Port Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training (CPR/First Aid, Mindset)

Medication Administration Training

Infectious Disease Training

Seizure Management Training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with IDD in daily living tasks and goal achievement. Compensation is $17.00/hour with part-time and full-time options available.

Responsibilities include housekeeping, meal prep, personal care, transportation to appointments, and daily documentation in the health record. Training and flexible scheduling support a work–life balance within a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED is required
• Knowledge: basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols
• Skills: interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability
• Technology: proficiency with EHR systems or ability to learn
• Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation, driver’s license, and current auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning; personal care such as bathing and dressing; employment support
• You may transport the client to appointments and run errands
• Help plan and organize their schedule
• Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

EHR systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with IDD in daily living tasks and goal achievement. Compensation is $17.00/hour with part-time and full-time options available.

Responsibilities include housekeeping, meal prep, personal care, transportation to appointments, and daily documentation in the health record. Training and flexible scheduling support a work–life balance within a mission-driven nonprofit.