Direct Support Professional-Periodic

RHA Health Services • Gastonia, NC

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About The Position

We are hiring for: Direct Support Professional-Periodic 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. RHA Health Services is looking for personable, energetic and dedicated Direct Support Caregiver (also called Direct Support Associates) to join our home caregiver team in this entry level role.The Direct Support Associate II position is for those that have experience in direct support serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The nature of the role by design is not glamorous, can be difficult at times and requires hard work but the reward is immeasurable! As a Direct Support Caregiver you will provide support for your clients both in residential and day care settings. You will get to know your clients on a personal level as you assist them with in the implementation of personal plans, goals and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requests. This is a highly rewarding entry-level role. You will help your clients by helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future. You will work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals. Our Direct Support Caregiver come to know the individuals that they work with less as clients, more as friends! If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve, then consider RHA Health Services - where we put people first! In this entry level role, the Direct Support Caregiver is responsible for helping to implement services and supports that will assist your client to achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan. The duties you will accomplish are based on the assigned shift and the direction of the Direct Care Manager. Shifts for this position are the following: Additional responsibilities of the Direct Support Caregiver include: Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment Assisting and instructing on food preparation and housecleaning Helping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits Continuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities Dispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of training Transporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities Supporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities The ideal candidates for this entry level position are patient, compassionate, nurturing and have a calming demeanor in times of stress. Successful candidates for the Direct Support Caregiver role are able to perform the physical components of the role including being able to lift and move up to 50lbs., are comfortable working in stressful situations and are able to handle difficult situations with ease.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with some experience with the population supported preferred.
• 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.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D., Associate Degree in a health related area; or two years’ experience in a health related field.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Provide CPR after certification

Nice To Haves

• Work experience, highly desirable
• Experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, preferred
• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus

Responsibilities

• Providing opportunities for choice and encouraging clients to exercise control over themselves and their environment
• Assisting and instructing on food preparation and housecleaning
• Helping clients to identify and acquire valued social roles, as well as healthy personal and social habits
• Continuously assessing the functional levels for your client, motivating clients and providing consistent reinforcement, assessments, and feedback for all learning activities
• Dispensing medication, monitoring dosages and making notes in charts in accordance with your level of training
• Transporting and accompanying clients to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities
• Supporting clients at vocational sites to help meet their responsibilities

Benefits

• RHA Health Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to full-time employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected.
• Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
• Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
• Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
• 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
• Free Annual Health Screening and Wellness coaching event.
• Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!
• 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!
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED