Direct Support Professional / Group Home
About The Position
At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll play a critical role in carrying out that mission by helping people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) complete everyday living tasks and achieve their goals living in our group home in Zebulon, NC. Position details: Full-time: Wednesday from 4pm till Saturday at 8am. Total hours each week would be 40hrs. You are required to stay on site for the duration of your shift & clock out to sleep each night for 8hrs. In the event you had to get up in the night to assist a resident you would be compensated for your time. Location: Zebulon, NC Compensation: $15.00/hour Your Role in Our Mission 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
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Basic housekeeping knowledge
- Basic nutrition knowledge
- Basic safety protocols knowledge
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy to learn
- Reliable transportation
- Current auto insurance
Nice To Haves
- Entry-level experience
- On-the-job training is provided
Responsibilities
- 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
- Assist with personal care such as bathing and dressing
- Assist with employment support
- 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
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training (CPR/first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management)
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life Insurance (company paid)
- Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal services support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
