Direct Support Professional -IDD Position Available In Gaston, North Carolina

Job Description:

Direct Support Professional

• IDD Job Locations

US-NC-GASTONIA

• US-NC-LINCOLNTON
• US-NC-BELMONT
• US-NC-MOUNTHOLLY
• US-NC-DALLAS
• US-NC-CHERRYVILLE
• US-NC-BESSEMER CITY
• US-NC-KINGS

MOUNTAIN

Requisition

ID 2025-162148

Line of Business:

All Ways Caring HomeCare Pay Min USD $14.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $16.00/Hr. Our Company All Ways Caring HomeCare Overview Are you driven to serve and help others in your community?

Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart ofour company with their compassion, dependability, and care. If youwant to make an impact by helping people live their best life, readmore below and apply today! External Job Description Join a team of passionate and caring people who make a differencein people’s lives. We are now hiring for Direct SupportProfessionals (DSPs) to provide direct care to those withintellectual and developmental disabilities. This position providessupport and training, including but not limited to emotionalsupport and monitoring and development of life skills, all leadingto increased independence and participation in community life. OurDSPs are the STARS of our organization who provide caregiving tothe people we support. This will be performed in a home-likesetting. Performing personal care tasks,including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming,feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health carerelated tasks Fostering positive relationships between individuals served andtheir circle of support Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, andcommode chairs Reminding/assisting client with self-administration ofmedications (with proper training) Encouraging self-help activities Implements Individual Service Plan and Behavior SupportPlans Manage Individual’s behaviors by prevention or de-escalation ofaggression. Use positive methods to address behavior needs inaccordance with the Individual’s Service Plan (ISP) and BehaviorSupport Plan (BSP) and/or under the direction of a BehaviorSpecialist or DDP Reporting changes in client’s condition or family situation tothe office Documenting services provided. Keeps accurate dailydocumentation of activities, fire/ disaster drills, BehaviorSupport Plans, medications, goal and data tracking, as well asother documentation Performing home management functions such as lighthousekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and servingfood/meals, feeding and clean-up Transport individuals to and from community activities andmedical appointments Transporting clients or running errands for clients Other duties as assigned Qualifications High school degree/GED required 18 years of age or older Valid driver’s license (in most cases) Ability to work in home-like settings Have six months experience in home management activities andmust meet state-specific requirements under licensure and otherprograms. Must meet all state requirements for Private Home Care regulations & Personal Care Aide requirementsor be Certified Nursing Assistant on the GA State registry Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levelsof personnel, internal and external to the company Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending,stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking forperiods of time Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required bystate/program requirements Attend all required training in accordance with ResCare,regulatory and funding source requirements Medication Administration as required by state/programrequirements About our Line of Business All Ways Caring HomeCaredelivers quality, compassionate, andindividualized care and support that helps people in need ofassistance stay at home

• all while maximizing their dignity,privacy, and independence.

Whether recovering from illness, injury,or surgery, living with a chronic disability, or dealing with thenatural process of aging, services are tailored to meet theindividual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions, andcognitive abilities. All Ways Caring HomeCare services includepersonal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, olderadult care management, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, respite care, andother programs. For more information, please visitwww.allwayscaring.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Salary Range USD $14.00

• $16.

00 / Hour