Direct Support Professional — Flexible Hours & Growth

Ryans Place LLC; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Free mandatory training (CPR/First Aid

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ryan’s Place is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Kannapolis, NC to support individuals aged 3 and older with disabilities. You will help with daily living skills, personal care, medication administration, and community integration while documenting progress and following individualized plans.

The role emphasizes patient, compassionate care and a warm, supportive environment with opportunities for training and growth. Compensation ranges $17–$21 per hour with performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred.
• First aid and CPR-certified.
• Must have a GED or High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills.
• Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s license from state of residence with a safe driving record.
• Must provide Auto Insurance Declaration Page as proof of valid automobile insurance (minimum liability insurance required).
• Criminal background check presents no health and safety risk to the individual.
• Must not be listed on the National Health Care Registry.
• Cannot be Sanctioned or suspected of Sanction.
• Minimum of 2 acceptable professional and personal references.
• Satisfactory Physician’s Statement and TB Questionnaire submitted to Human Resources prior to hire (valid within the last calendar year).

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and support to individuals including, but not limited to all daily living skills, personal care, and access to the community for integration and meaningful activities/lifelong learning.
• Interacts frequently and positively with individuals and support staff, including role modeling, appropriate personal conduct, manners, dress code and appearance, and active communication skills.
• Assists in training and monitoring of individuals in a variety of service areas per each client’s Individual Support Plan/Person Centered Plan.
• Provides direct support services/add-on services, documents the effects of services as goals are performed, and provides entries into client records for goal progress within 24 hours of services rendered, as per each client’s Individual Support Plan/Person Centered Plan.
• Encourages independence of the individual by following habilitation plans (Short Term Goals) and all related documentation and procedures (this includes medical treatments, Medication Administration procedures, behavioral and medical observations/interventions, and any additional clinical documentation to be kept daily according to Client Specific Competencies).
• Is trained and performs all duties including, but not limited to: partial to full physical assistance for lifting, positioning, transferring, personal care, etc.
• Operates motor vehicles as necessary to transport clients with valid documentation of a Driver’s License, Auto Insurance Declaration Page, and a clean/current driving record.
• Attends all assigned meetings, trainings, and clinical supervisions to acquire necessary skills. Participates in 10 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) annually according to Policy 8P.

Skills

Caregiving experience

First aid

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Ryan’s Place is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Kannapolis, NC to support individuals aged 3 and older with disabilities. You will help with daily living skills, personal care, medication administration, and community integration while documenting progress and following individualized plans.

The role emphasizes patient, compassionate care and a warm, supportive environment with opportunities for training and growth. Compensation ranges $17–$21 per hour with performance bonuses.