Direct Support Specialist — Group Home Care

LIFE, Inc. - Goldsboro; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Longevity Bonus

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

LIFE, Inc. - Goldsboro in North Carolina is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the 3rd shift with every other weekend rotation. You will assist clients with daily living activities, monitor safety, and support self-care needs in a group home setting.

The role offers competitive pay at $17.50 per hour, benefits including medical insurance, PTO, retirement plan, and growth opportunities. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to promote quality of life and independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• NC Driver's License.
• 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
• Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
• Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
• Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
• Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
• Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment.
• Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
• Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and to communicate appropriate clients information as directed by supervisory staff.
• Transport and monitor clients on Company vehicles as directed.
• Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
• Assist and monitor clients during participation at school and day program activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

LIFE, Inc. - Goldsboro in North Carolina is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the 3rd shift with every other weekend rotation. You will assist clients with daily living activities, monitor safety, and support self-care needs in a group home setting.

The role offers competitive pay at $17.50 per hour, benefits including medical insurance, PTO, retirement plan, and growth opportunities. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to promote quality of life and independence.