Direct Support Specialist: Empower Independence & Joy

Lifespan Incorporated; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedules

Full benefits

Job summary

Lifespan Incorporated in Greensboro, NC is hiring entry-level caregivers to empower individuals with disabilities. You will teach daily living skills, promote independence, support inclusion, and mentor social growth in natural community settings.

You will assist with meals, personal care, mobility transfers, and participate in leisure activities. Training is provided, you’ll document activities in an electronic health record, and may administer medications under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass background checks.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as per policy.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification required; training available if not.
• Valid driver’s license for transportation duties.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills to promote independence.
• Support community inclusion and social development.
• Assist with activities of daily living including eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene.
• Assist with meal preparation and health monitoring.
• Document activities and outcomes in the electronic health record.

Skills

Caregiving

Mobility assistance

Health documentation

First Aid/CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hoyer lift

Gait belt

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Lifespan Incorporated in Greensboro, NC is hiring entry-level caregivers to empower individuals with disabilities. You will teach daily living skills, promote independence, support inclusion, and mentor social growth in natural community settings.

You will assist with meals, personal care, mobility transfers, and participate in leisure activities. Training is provided, you’ll document activities in an electronic health record, and may administer medications under supervision.