Empowering Direct Support Professional — Flexible Hours

Easterseals PORT Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling

On-the-job growth

Paid training

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in North Carolina is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help people with IDD complete daily living tasks and reach personal goals. You’ll provide in-home and community-based care, assist with meals, personal care, housekeeping, and transportation when needed.

This role offers flexible schedules (mon-Fri) with options for full-time, part-time, or as-needed work in East Bend or Winston-Salem.

Qualifications

• Experience: entry-level, on-the-job training provided.
• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge: basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols.
• Skills: Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability.
• Technology: Proficiency with EHR systems or ability to learn.
• Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• You will provide care in the home of the individual and the community they live in.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning; personal care such as bathing and dressing; and employment support.
• You may transport the client to appointments and run errands.
• Help plan and organize their schedule.
• Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health in North Carolina is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help people with IDD complete daily living tasks and reach personal goals. You’ll provide in-home and community-based care, assist with meals, personal care, housekeeping, and transportation when needed.

This role offers flexible schedules (mon-Fri) with options for full-time, part-time, or as-needed work in East Bend or Winston-Salem.