Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

About the role

RHA Health Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals for 2nd and 3rd shifts to join their team. This entry-level role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self-advocacy and support individual choice and decision-making.
• Accompany people to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
• Document the care provided.
• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Understand diverse challenges of those living with disabilities and use effective advocacy strategies.
• Connect people with resources to further explore opportunities in their career, education, volunteerism, etc.
• Assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred (TN))
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid drivers’ license
• Some computer skills preferred
• Conflict resolution
• Decision making
• Communication skills
• Ability to maintain good work attendance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Skills

• Not specified

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)

Pay

$15.00 hourly

Schedule

2nd and 3rd shift

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

• Not specified

Benefits

• None specified