Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / Wilmington
RHA Health Services, LLC · Wilmington, NC · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$15/hrFull-time
The Role
We are hiring for a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional position in Wilmington. This is a regular position.
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 you provide.
- 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
Qualifications
- 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