Direct Support Caregiver
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $17.50 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in North Carolina post a median of $16 an hour, the middle half $13.50–$17.50, across 356 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. 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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What North Carolina requires of a caregiver
Nurse Aide Registry listing (only for in-home aides giving extensive assistance), from the North Carolina DHHS, Division of Health Service Regulation (home care agency rules, 10A NCAC 13J).
- The agency must document that each in-home caregiver has demonstrated competence, including a demonstration to the health care practitioner, for every assigned task (10A NCAC 13J .1110); an in-home aide whose client needs extensive assistance must be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry, while one giving only limited assistance need not be.
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
Position Title : Direct Support Professional Shift Details: 28 hours per week, working four days from 10 AM to 5 PM, supporting female client
Compensation: $17.50/ hour
Qualifications
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- NC Driver's License
- 21 years of age or older
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Longevity Bonus (paid on hire date each year)
- Growth Opportunities
Responsibilities
- Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
- Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
- Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
- Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
- Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
- Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment
- Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
- Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and to communicate appropriate clients information as directed by supervisory staff.
- Transport and monitor clients on Company vehicles as directed.
- Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
- Assist and monitor clients during participation at school and day program activities.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
From LIFE, Inc.'s job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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