Retirement Services Direct Support Professional

Full Time
Durham, NC 27705
Posted
Job description

$1,200 Hiring Bonus!

Holiday and Premium Pay!! Positions, available immediately!! Training provided!

Residential Services Inc. is eagerly hiring dedicated, compassionate, and responsible Direct Support Professionals to work in our Spring Glen Retirement Community providing hands on support to our aging residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This job is entry level and a great way to gain hands on experience in the field of health care and human services!

Our Core Values:

We Care About People | We Build Relationships | We Respond We Lead by Example | We Enjoy What We Do

A Direct Support Professional, or DSP, provides care and support for the individuals that reside in retirement community. Each DSP's job varies but the ultimate goal is to help the residents grow in their independence. A DSP at RSI will:

  • Help residents with daily tasks such as cooking or cleaning
  • Assist with personal care
  • Work with residents on creative projects such as gardening, or painting
  • Provide companionship and care while helping to promote independence

Various shifts available, lots of flexibility!!

  • Full-time:

1st shift: Mon.-Fri. 7am-3pm

2nd shift: Tues.-Sat. OR Sun.-Thurs.

3rd shift: 10pm-8am, 7pm-7:30am


Spring Glen Retirement Community is a unique retirement center in rural Orange County, NC. There are several things that make Spring Glen a unique place to gain hands on experience.

  • Ideal Staff to Resident Ratio: 6 staff to 15 residents (staff composition: 1 Nurse, 5 Direct Care)
  • Holistic Approach to Healthcare: Spring Glen staff engage with residents to provide quality social connections/interactions in addition to providing quality medical care
  • Relaxed/Low-Stress Atmosphere: Engage in fun activities with residents
  • Modernized Approach/Environmental Impact: RSI uses electronic documentation and reporting (Therap) to streamline communication, enhance quality of services, and reduce paperwork/environmental impact.
  • Quality Training/Investment in employee future: Access to well trained, knowledgeable, and supportive RN supervisors on-site and on-call promotes a healthy learning environment.
  • Innovative Projects: Contribute your ideas on current and future projects related to developing an enhanced dementia/aging friendly environment. Spring Glen values employee input to make current projects and new initiatives successful.

RSI is an established nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience! We provide support to over 120 unique individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We were ranked as the 5th largest non-profit in Orange County and the 15th largest employer.

This job is the perfect start for people looking to gain hands on experience and grow in their knowledge of the IDD population or the medical field. You will foster unique and important connections with the individuals you care for. The job is not always easy, but is extremely rewarding. Sound like you're the right person for the job? We only have a few minimum requirements:

  • High school Diploma or GED
  • At least 18 years of age

To apply please fill out our short application and submit your resume at jobs.rsi-nc.org and our recruiting coordinator will be in touch shortly!

This full-time position is eligible for a hiring BONUS of $1,200 to be paid in two installments:

  • $600 within 30 days of your hire date and
  • $600 after completing both a successful introductory period evaluation and 6 months of employment.


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