Direct Support Professional​/Caregiver- Waxhaw

Direct Support Professional/Caregiver – Waxhaw

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Unlock Your Potential with a $1,000 Signing Bonus!

Abound Health is seeking passionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team in the Waxhaw area. This is more than a job; it's a chance to empower individuals, foster independence, and celebrate the unique strengths of every person you support.

At Abound Health, we are a community dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). For over 20 years, we have been a trusted partner, providing high‑quality, person‑centered care that empowers people to reach their fullest potential. Our mission is to provide the tools people need to enhance their lives, guided by our purpose:
To empower people.

• Us and We Versus I and Me:
  Fostering collaboration and support.
• Commitment to Excellence:
  Striving for the highest standards.
• Do the Right Thing Even if it is Hard:
  Upholding integrity.
• Celebrate What Makes Us Different:
  Embracing diversity.
• Never Stop Looking for a Better Way:
  Continuously innovating.
• Every Voice Matters:
  Valuing all perspectives.
• Work Hard in Silence, Let Your Successes Make the Noise:
  Focusing on impactful work.

Abound Health is offering a generous $1,000 Signing Bonus! Here’s how you can earn it:

• First Installment ($333):
  Paid after 90 days with an average of 20 hours per week.
• Second Installment ($333):
  Paid after 6 months (180 days) with an average of 20 hours per week.
• Final Installment ($334):
  Paid after 1 year (365 days) with an average of 20 hours per week.

Please note:

This bonus is not applicable for Residential Services or Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs). Applicants cannot have been employed by Abound Health or any of our newly acquired companies in the past 18 months.

• Build trusting, positive relationships and align individual needs with their goals.
• Act as a passionate advocate, empowering individuals to advocate for themselves.
• Identify opportunities for greater independence in work‑related tasks.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently and to employer standards.
• Assist individuals in adhering to workplace policies to promote maximum independence.
• Utilize adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication.
• Collaborate with the Abound team and external parties (case managers, VR counselors, parents, etc.).
• Provide off‑the‑job support, such as practicing tasks, arranging transport, and offering counselling.
• Contribute to a team atmosphere by sharing ideas and embracing feedback.
• Maintain schedules, monitor health and safety, and complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Engage in initial and ongoing training and staff development.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks.
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary.
• Lifting may be required, depending on client needs.

• Flexible Schedules & Weekly Pay
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Onboarding Training
• Scholarship Program
• Eligibility for Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and 401K (based on hours worked).

If you are interested in joining our community, please apply online or email us at re

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer.