Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Is empowering individuals with care and unwavering support your superpower? 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. Position details: Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm; we offer flexibility Location: Asheboro, Randleman, and Ramseur Compensation: $15.00 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
- Experience: entry-level, on-the-job training is provided
- Education: A High school diploma or GED is required
- Knowledge: basic housekeeping, basic nutrition, and safety protocols
- Skills: Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability are a must!
- Technology: Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy to learn
- Transportation: DSPs must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance
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; personal care such as bathing and dressing; and 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
- Flexibility: We offer full and part-time positions as well as fill-in hours, depending on what you need
- Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management
- We offer an assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions.
- Competitive salary: $15.00 hourly
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible scheduling to include full-time, part-time, and as-needed
- On-the-job skill enhancement and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
