Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Durham

Job Responsibilities

• Aid in implementing health and safety procedures.
• Support people supported in development.
• Facilitate person supported community life.
• Provide support to team members and supervisors.
• Implement person-centered plans and outcomes.
• Assist with medical requests.
• Collect and report data.

Position Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• High School Diploma.
• Regularly lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stand and walk.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level.
• Requires regular close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Why Should You Apply?

Ability to help others and make a difference.
Join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team.
Enable people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently.
Multiple schedules offer flexibility.
Opportunities for training and advancement.

Pre-Employment Screening

• Criminal background check.
• Checks in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Drug testing.
• Verification of education and other credentials based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle (if required for providing transportation for individuals).

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).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

About RHA

RHA Health Services helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, and/or substance use needs live their best lives.
Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do.
RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.