Direct Support Professional

Easterseals PORT • Salisbury, NC

2d • Onsite

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. 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 and current auto insurance

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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 scheduling
• Paid training (CPR/first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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