Direct Support Professional - IDD

All Ways Caring HomeCare•Taylorsville, NC

2d•$14 - $15

About The Position

All Ways Caring HomeCare is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate, individualized care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home-like setting and in clients’ homes. The role supports clients’ dignity, privacy, independence, health, and participation in community activities. Pay is $14.00–$15.00 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass a background check.
Have a driver's license and valid auto insurance.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification; or provide a high school diploma/transcript or GED diploma and have at least six months of experience providing behavioral-health-related services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or documented experience providing specific supports to individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation.
Provide medical monitoring and health care-related support.
Foster positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support.
Encourage self-help activities.
Implement Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
Prevent or de-escalate aggressive behaviors.
Maintain accurate daily documentation of activities, fire and disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goals, data tracking, and other required information.
Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments.
Transport clients or run errands for clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.