Direct Support Specialist — Flexible Hours & Growth

All-Ways-Caring-Homecare; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great company culture

DailyPay option

Tuition reimbursement and campus links

Flexible work schedules

Referral bonuses

Benefits, Supplemental Plans, EAP, 401

K participation

Career growth and development

Job summary

All Ways Caring HomeCare is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide compassionate in-home care for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home-like setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, implementing care plans, documenting activities, and transporting clients to appointments. A valid driver’s license, background check, and DSP certification or equivalent education/experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass a background check.
• Driver's license with valid Auto Insurance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks including assistance with hygiene, grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring and health care related tasks.
• Foster positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support.
• Encourage self-help activities.
• Implement Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
• Manage individuals' behaviors by prevention or de-escalation of aggression.
• Keep accurate daily documentation of activities, medications, and data tracking.
• Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments.
• Run errands for clients as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

18+ years old

Background check

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma / GED

Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification

Job description

All Ways Caring HomeCare is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide compassionate in-home care for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home-like setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, implementing care plans, documenting activities, and transporting clients to appointments. A valid driver’s license, background check, and DSP certification or equivalent education/experience are required.