Direct Support Professional -IDD

All Ways Caring HomeCare; Whiteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

All Ways Caring HomeCare is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Whiteville, North Carolina. The role involves providing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them achieve independence and integrate into the community.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years of age or older, and possess a valid driver's license. Key responsibilities include personal care, assisting with medications, fostering relationships, and providing transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in home-like settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks including hygiene and grooming.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals served.
• Ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with toileting and self-administration of medications.
• Document services provided and changes in client condition.

Skills

Communication

Home management

Personal care assistance

Medication administration

Education

High school degree/GED

Job description

Overview

Are you driven to serve and help others in your community? Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability, and care. If you want to make an impact by helping people live their best life, read more below and apply today!

Our Company

All Ways Caring HomeCare

External Job Description

Join a team of passionate and caring people who make a difference in people's lives. We are now hiring for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position provides support and training, including but not limited to emotional support and monitoring and development of life skills, all leading to increased independence and participation in community life. Our DSPs are the STARS of our organization who provide caregiving to the people we support. This will be performed in a home‑like setting.

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. Use positive methods to address behavior needs in accordance with the Individual's Service Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and/or under the direction of a Behavior Specialist or DDP
• Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
• Documenting services provided. Keeps accurate daily documentation of activities, fire/ disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goal and data tracking, as well as other documentation
• 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

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
• Have six months experience in home management activities and must meet state‑specific requirements under licensure and other programs. Must meet all state requirements for Private Home Care regulations & Personal Care Aide requirements or be Certified Nursing Assistant on the GA State registry
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time
• Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements
• Attend all required training in accordance with ResCare, regulatory and funding source requirements
• Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements

Additional Job Information

Coverage needed for weekend and evening shifts.

Salary Range

USD $11.00 - $15.00 / Hour