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Direct Support Professional -IDD
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$31,294 / year median in North Carolina
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Direct Support Professional -IDD All Ways Caring HomeCare $12.00/Hr. - $13.00/Hr. United States, North Carolina, Warsaw Sep 05, 2026 Direct Support Professional -IDD
Job Locations
US-NC-KENANSVILLE
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US-NC-WARSAW
Requisition
ID 2026-194627
Line of Business:
All Ways Caring HomeCare Pay Min USD $12.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $13.00/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 of our company with their compassion, dependability, and care. If you want to make an impact by helping people live their best life, read more below and apply today! External Job Description Join a team of passionate and caring people who make a difference in people's lives. We are now hiring for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position provides support and training, including but not limited to emotional support and monitoring and development of life skills, all leading to increased independence and participation in community life. Our DSPs are the STARS of our organization who provide caregiving to the people we support. This will be performed in a home-like setting. Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks
Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support
Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs
Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training)
Encouraging self-help activities
Implements Individual Service Plan and Behavior Support Plans
Manage Individual's behaviors by prevention or de-escalation of aggression. Use positive methods to address behavior needs in accordance with the Individual's Service Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and/or under the direction of a Behavior Specialist or DDP
Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
Documenting services provided. Keeps accurate daily documentation of activities, fire/ disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goal and data tracking, as well as other documentation
Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up
Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical 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 and must meet state-specific requirements under licensure and other programs. Must meet all state requirements for
Private Home Care regulations & Personal Care Aide requirements or be Certified Nursing
Assistant on the GA State registry
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time
Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements
Attend all required training in accordance with ResCare, regulatory and funding source requirements
Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements About our Line of Business All Ways Caring HomeCaredelivers quality, compassionate, and individualized care and support that helps people in need of assistance 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 the natural process of aging, services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions, and cognitive abilities. All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimer's/dementia care, respite care, and other programs. For more information, please visit www.allwayscaring.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Additional Job Information Afternoon/evenings needed Must be ok with dogs Salary Range USD $12.00 - $13.00 / Hour
Benefits
- Dental Insurance