Caregiver​/Direct Support Professional​/Yadkin

Job Summary

RHA Health Services is hiring a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional for the Yadkin location. The position is full‑time (regular) with a 2nd shift differential for the 3:00pm‑10:00pm shift. The role involves supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as mental health and substance use challenges, in the community.

• Payrate: $15.00 per hour
• Sign‑on Bonus: $3,000 for full‑time employees, $1,500 for part‑time employees
• 2nd shift differential: $1.00 per hour for the 3pm‑10pm shift

• Provide education on human, legal, and civil rights.
• Promote healthy living and prevent illness and accidents.
• Increase awareness of self‑advocacy and support individual choice and decision‑making.
• Accompany individuals to work, the movies, concerts, shopping, and other community outings.
• Teach independent living skills and provide transportation to appointments.
• Foster positive relationships within the community and promote decision‑making about living, work, and social relationships.
• Assist with personal care and bathing, help around the home (laundry, cleaning, decorating).
• Document the care provided and understand the diverse challenges of those living with disabilities.
• Use effective advocacy strategies and connect individuals with resources for career, education, and volunteer opportunities.
• Promote effective communication and assist in medication administration where state law allows.
• Protect confidentiality of client information.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Meet all pre‑employment screening requirements.
• Must be able to lift at least 40lbs and perform required physical tasks as described below.

• Regularly required to lift 30–40lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 25lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stand and walk regularly.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level, working on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.

• Background check (criminal, name, OIG exclusions, Child Abuse Registry, Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references if required.
• Driver’s license and vehicle insurance in case driving duties are required.

• Payactiv: early access to earned money.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being programs:
  Physical, emotional, and financial chronic disease management for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.
• Contract, contingent workers, and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

RHA is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or disability. RHA provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.