DSP/ Caregiver-Maggie Valley-19.00/hour

Abound Health; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Signing bonus

Paid onboarding & training

Opportunities for advancement

Company events & social opportunities

Medical, dental, life insurance and 4

Job summary

Abound Health is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with IDD. You will assist with ADLs, community participation, and behavioral support to help clients live independently.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour. Abound Health offers paid onboarding and training, weekly pay, and growth opportunities in a mission‑driven environment. Flexible full‑time and part‑time schedules available to support staff and clients.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal background check, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary
• Lifting may be required, depending on client needs

Responsibilities

• 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 as needed
• Complete documentation and maintaining schedules
• Complete ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible schedules (full‑time and part‑time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
• Medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Skills

Caregiving

ADLs support

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver--Maggie Valley

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $19.00

Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) 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 (ADLs), community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you!

Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.

What You’ll Do

As a DSP, you will provide hands‑on support that helps individuals build independence and confidence. Being a DSP is a rewarding experience – you will genuinely make a difference in somebody’s life. Responsibilities will include:

• 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 maintaining schedules
• Complete ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible schedules (full‑time and part‑time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
• Medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal background check, 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

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $19.00

$1,000 signing bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20+ hours/week

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.