Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT Health • Winston-Salem, NC

21d • $12 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), Direct Support Professionals help empower individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and strengthen communities. The role supports individuals with everyday living tasks and helps them work toward personal goals. Care is provided in individuals’ homes and in the communities where they live. The position is available in East Bend or Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with flexible Monday–Friday part-time or full-time hours depending on client needs and the employee’s availability. The posting lists compensation of $12.00–$18.00 per hour and also states a competitive rate of $15.00 per hour.

Easterseals PORT Health provides disability, mental health, and substance-use services through in-person and telehealth delivery. The organization describes its culture as inclusive and encourages applicants of all abilities to apply.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, nutrition, and safety protocols.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems or the technical ability to learn them.
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
• Entry-level candidates may apply; on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the individual’s home and community.
• Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and employment support.
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands as needed.
• Help plan and organize the individual’s schedule.
• Complete daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.

Benefits

• Paid training in CPR/first aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible scheduling.
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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