Direct Support Professional / Group Home
About The Position
Easterseals PORT Health is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in everyday living tasks and personal goals. The position provides care in the individual’s home and community in Charlotte, North Carolina, and pays $17.00 per hour. Schedules are available part time or full time. Part-time options are 26 hours per week, with either 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. every other weekend plus Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., or the same weekend schedule plus Wednesday and Thursday, 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Full-time options include 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. every other weekend plus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, either 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; or 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with rotating weekends. The DSP helps with household and daily living activities, personal care, employment support, transportation to appointments and errands, scheduling, and electronic health record documentation. Entry-level applicants are welcome, and on-the-job training is provided. Paid training includes CPR/first aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic housekeeping, nutrition, and safety-protocol knowledge.
- Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability.
- Proficiency with EHR systems or the ability to learn them.
- Reliable transportation, a driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- No additional preferred qualifications are stated.
Responsibilities
- Provide care in the individual’s home and community.
- Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
- Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and diaper changes.
- Provide 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
- Optional 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible scheduling
- On-the-job skill enhancement and growth
- Paid training in CPR/first aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
