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Caregiver / Direct Support ProfessionalType: RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person's goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person's Centered Plan. Seek to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.Starting Pay Rate: $16.50/hourlySchedule: Shifts and schedules may vary by location and typically a variety of shifts are available. Shifts cover all days of the week, Monday through Sunday.Responsibilities:Assist with Health and Safety ProceduresAssist with People Supported DevelopmentAssists with Person Supported Community LifeProvides support to team members and supervisorsAssists with person-centered plan and outcomesAssists with medical requestsAssist with data collection and reportingPosition Requirements:At least 18 years of ageValid drivers' licenseHigh School Diploma or GED (Not required for TN openings)Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs.Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stop.Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.Required to regularly stand and walk.Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.Why Should You Apply?Ability to help others and make a differenceAbility to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.Multiple schedules, offer flexibilityOpportunities for training and advancementWork today and get paid tomorrow using Payactiv!RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help 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.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
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charlotte, NC, 28227, US
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