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Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - McNairy Group Home (Caldwell County)

Abound Health logoAbound Health~$16–$35/hrtypicalLenoir, NCPosted 4d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open caregiver jobs in North Carolina post a median of $16.50 an hour, the middle half $15.39–$17.50, across 253 jobs that state their pay. Caregivers employed in North Carolina earn a median of $15.02 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

$1,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Our Group Home Clients Need You ! We have an immediate opening McNairy Group Home located in Caldwell County, NC, to work with individuals with disabilities and truly make a difference in their lives.

Group Homes can be a major step for empowering independence and building a community for those we serve. Our homes provide all of the support our residents need – mental, physical and emotional. Each person has their own bedroom, with meals and activities provided in a common area. Residents share responsibilities and learn life skills including cooking and cleaning. Staff are present for residents 24/7 supporting them with their everyday needs. Weekdays will sleep overnight at the group home.

All of our Group Homes are licensed by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.

Caregiver/Direct Support Staff needed for the following:

Overnight position

Friday 3-10:30pm

Saturday 7a-10p

Sunday 7a-10p

Monday 6:30a-9a

Responsibilities/Qualifications

  • Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms
  • Assist client participation in leisure/recreational activities
  • Maintain a schedule of services/activities in a treatment plan and report on status of health and safety objectives
  • Provide respite and companionship to offer relief to family or primary caregiver
  • Complete and submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines
  • Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities
  • Ability to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Ability to work independently in the community and/or the client’s home
  • Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs
  • Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred

Requirements

  • 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
  • Lifting may be required depending on individual client needs
  • CPR/First Aid Certification Training is provided by company

Benefits

  • Flexible Schedules; Weekly Pay; Competitive Wages; Paid Onboarding Training; Scholarship Program;
  • Eligibility of some benefits are based on hours worked include:
  • Medical; Dental; Life Insurance; 401K

At Abound Health we are proud to specialize in helping individuals with I/DD reach their fullest potential. Abound Health is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our community or would like to learn more about available opportunities, please apply online or email us at recruitingteam@aboundhealth.com.

$1000 Signing Bonus Details

  • $500 paid out after working 30 days with an average of 20 hours per week
  • $500 paid out after working 6 months with an average of 20 hours per week
  • Applicant cannot have been employed by Abound Health or A Small Miracle, LLC in the past 18 months
  • Signing bonus not applicable for Residential Services
  • Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs) are not eligible for the Signing Bonus
  • RAPs are not eligible for the Referral Bonus

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer

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