Looking to make a difference?
Watch what it's like to be a Direct Support Personal Care Assistant at RHA.
Bring your compassion and dependability to work with our devoted home healthcare team where you can truly make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
RHA Health Services is looking for personable, energetic and dedicated Direct Support Caregiver (also called Direct Support Associates) to join our home caregiver team in this entry level role. Starting pay in North Carolina is $9.25-$10.50 depending upon experience.
The nature of the role by design is not glamorous, can be difficult at times and requires hard work but the reward is immeasurable!
As a Direct Support Caregiver you will provide support for your clients both in residential and day care settings. You will get to know your clients on a personal level as you assist them with in the implementation of personal plans, goals and objectives; working with them to facilitate their communication in terms of needs and requests.
This is a highly rewarding entry-level role. You will help your clients by helping to identify personal outcomes that will best suit their individual interests, cultural backgrounds and dreams for the future. You will work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify the appropriate support methods necessary to achieve the stated goals.
Our Direct Support Caregiver come to know the individuals that they work with less as clients, more as friends! If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve, then consider RHA Health Services - where we put people first!
Direct Support Caregiver
– Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
In this entry level role, the Direct Support Caregiver is responsible for helping to implement services and supports that will assist your client achieve personal goals and desired outcomes as identified through an Individual Support Plan. The duties you will accomplish are based on the assigned shift and the direction of the Direct Care Manager.
Additional responsibilities of the Direct Support Caregiver include:
The ideal candidates for this entry level position are patient, compassionate, nurturing and have a calming demeanor in times of stress.
Successful candidates for the Direct Support Caregiver role are able to perform the physical components of the role including being able to lift and move up to 50lbs., are comfortable working in stressful situations and are able to handle difficult situations with ease.
Additional requirements for this entry level role include:
RHA Health Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to full-time employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected.
In the entry level role of Direct Support Caregiver we understand your desire to continue to grow in the role; we are known for providing high quality services, excellent staff training and opportunities for advancement into supervisory and other roles within the organization.
The comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes: