Direct Support Professional

About the role

Easterseals PORT Health empowers individuals and strengthens communities through its mission. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a crucial role by assisting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) with daily living tasks and achieving their goals.

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.
• Support personal care including bathing, dressing, toiletry, and changing diapers.
• Transport clients to appointments and run errands.
• Help plan and organize their schedule.
• Daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.

Requirements

• Entry-level, on-the-job training provided.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic housekeeping, nutrition, and safety protocols knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and dependability.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or willingness to learn.
• Reliable transportation, driver's license, and current auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work Saturdays, with some possible weekdays.
• Location: Murfreesboro, NC and surrounding areas with local community travel.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: $15/hour.
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management.
• Flexible scheduling.
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth.

Pay

$15/hour

Schedule

Saturday shifts, with some possible weekday shifts.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management.
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth.

Contact

To apply, visit www.eastersealsPORT.com or email your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our 2,600-member team offers more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. We are an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!