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Caregiver / Direct Support Associate / DSP / IDD / Nashville TN

RHA Health Services

Caregiver / Direct Support Associate / DSP / IDD / Nashville TN

Antioch, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    JOB LOCATION

    Antioch, TN WORK SHIFT

    We are looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to the people we serve and support.

    WE ARE HIRING DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS:Nashville, TN (IDD), Antioch, TN (IDD)

    WE ARE OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AND MULTIPLE AVAILABLE SCHEDULES!

    If 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 and developmental disabilities, join our team at RHA Health Services!

    DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL: 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.

    PAY RATE: $14.00

    • Base pay set by facility. Additional pay bonuses and differentials for specific locations and shifts.

    SIGN ON BONUS: $2,000*

    • Bonus is for full time employees and paid out according to training schedule.

    SCHEDULE: All Shifts Available --- 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.

    • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

    • 8,12, and16 hours

    • 7 on and 7 off option

    • Full time, part time, and PRN/Floater

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    • At least 18 years of age

    • Valid drivers license

    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.
    • Must be able to talk and hear.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Assist with Health and Safety Procedures-

    • Assist with People Supported Development

    • Assists with Person Supported Community Life

    • Provides Support to team members and supervisors

    • Assists with person centered plan and outcomes

    • Assists with medical requests

    • Assist with data collection and reporting

    THE LOCATION:Nashville, TN (IDD) & Antioch, TN (IDD)

    WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS TO FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:

    • Paid Time Off

    • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, and a Health Advocate service that helps employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and more

    • Company sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

    • 401(k) retirement savings program

    • Physical, Emotional and Financial Wellbeing Programs

    • Free diabetic and hypertension medication and supplies (for qualifying employees)

    • Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

    WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

    • Ability to help others and make a difference

    • Ability to join a team of dedicated caregivers, where you will be a valued member of a care team, enabling people RHA supports identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.

    • Multiple schedules, offer flexibility

    • Opportunities for training and advancement

    • OFFERING $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS for full time employees

    ABOUT RHA HEALTH SERVICES:

    At RHA we are all about people both the people we serve and support and each member of our team. We provide support and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health and substance use needs.

    We focus on helping people live their best lives through setting and reaching personal goals, forming and sustaining meaningful community connections and relationships, achieving positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.

    If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and support, then apply to join the RHA team today!

    EEO STATEMENT:

    RHA is an equal employer opportunity. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you are individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

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    If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

    RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

    Company Description

    Shared Values are PACE – Passion, Accountability, Communication, and Ethics Shared Values represent how a company does business as it strives to reach its vision. PACE represents the belief that RHA sets the PACE for the industry where quality is concerned. PACE stands for everything that we as an organization must believe, practice, and teach if we are to continue our success as a leader in the industry.