Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

RHA Health Services

Jacksboro, TN, United States
$15.68; not specified; not specified ph
Support individuals with disabilities
Implement centered plans
Teach independent living skills
Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community

Job Summary

  • Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community.
  • We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
  • At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives.

Matching Summary

Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community.

Salary

$15.68; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Support individuals with disabilities
  • Implement centered plans
  • Teach independent living skills
  • Provide transportation to appointments
  • Assist with personal care
  • Document care provided

Nice-to-have

  • Positive and personable individual
  • Make a real difference
  • Seek to understand individuals
  • Foster positive relationships
  • Promote effective communication

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Meet all pre-employment screening
  • Regularly required to lift 30 lbs
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
  • Must be able to pull minimum of 25 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
  • 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
  • Must be able to talk and hear

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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