Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Bear Creek Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina

Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Bear Creek Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Bear Creek locations
La Grange, NC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 4 Days Ago
job requisition id
R49460
We are hiring for:
Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP / Bear Creek

Type:

Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person’s Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.
We are hiring for Direct Support Professionals

MULTIPLE AVAILABLE SCHEDULES!

Starting pay rate: $15.00

Schedule:

•Shifts and schedules may vary by location and typically a variety of shifts are available. Shifts cover all days of the week, Monday through Sunday.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist with Health and Safety Procedures-
Assist with People Supported Development
Assists with Person Supported Community Life
Provides support to team members and supervisors
Assists with person-centered plan and outcomes
Assists with medical requests
Assist with data collection and reporting

Position Requirements:

At least 18 years of age
Valid drivers’ license
High School Diploma or GED (Not required for TN openings)
Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:
Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.
Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Why Should You ?
Ability to help others and make a difference
Ability to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.
Multiple schedules, offer flexibility
Opportunities for training and advancement
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Pre-employment screening:
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:

Payactiv:

early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs:

Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)

Training:

Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
•contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits