DSP / Caregiver – $16–18/hr –Boone-- No exp necessary

Abound Health; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid onboarding & training

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Abound Health in Lenoir, NC is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position offers flexible schedules, a competitive pay rate of $16.00-18.00 per hour, and a signing bonus.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and encouraging independence, while the company provides training and development opportunities. Join a supportive team environment and help others live independently.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Assist with meal preparation and hygiene.
• Encourage independence and facilitate communication.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Supporting daily living activities

Monitoring health and safety

Encouraging independence

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - Boone

Compensation: $16.00-18.00 per hour, plus a $1,000 signing bonus paid over three installments when averaging at least 20 hours per week.

Flexible schedules, weekly pay, paid training, growth opportunities, team environment.

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a DSP, you will assist with activities of daily living, community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently.

What You'll Do

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
• Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
• Complete documentation and maintain schedules
• Complete ongoing training and professional development

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver's license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary
• Lifting may be required, depending on client needs
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required – we provide paid training and support

Benefits

• Paid onboarding & training
• Medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.