Abound Health

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Hickory and Surrounding Areas (Newton, Conover, Lincolnton)

Abound Health  •  Newton, NC (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Paid Clinical & Healthcare Experience (DSP) - Flexible Schedule

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Are you a student in a healthcare or human services field looking for a job that actually builds your resume? This isn't a "get coffee" internship. This is a paid, flexible role where you will gain the hands-on clinical and professional experience that graduate schools and employers are looking for.

AboundHealth is seeking Pre-Professionals to work as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This role offers flexible schedules (mornings, evenings, weekends) that you can build around your classes.

The AboundHealth Difference We are a modern, data-driven healthcare company dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential. We provide a structured, professional environment where you will be trained, mentored, and given real responsibility. Our "person-centered" approach means you'll be doing meaningful work from day one.

A Day in the Life You will gain direct, hands-on experience in high-value skills that will set you apart in your field:

  • Patient Care & Support: Assist with activities of daily living, personal care, and mobility.
  • Healthcare Skills: Gain experience in medication administration, wound care, and monitoring physical and mental health needs.
  • Case Management & Advocacy: Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Support Plans (ISPs), serve as a patient advocate, and help individuals navigate community resources.
  • Clinical Documentation: Complete all necessary documentation of care, service provision, and medication logs, a critical skill in all healthcare fields.
  • Behavioral Support: Learn to implement positive behavior supports and de-escalation strategies.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

  • Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a program in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Pre-Med, child education, or a related human services field.
  • A strong desire to learn and gain hands-on healthcare experience.
  • Excellent communication, accountability, and time management skills.
  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

What We Give Back (Our Commitment to You)

  • Flexible Schedules: We work with your class schedule!
  • $1,000 Signing Bonus!
  • Weekly Pay!
  • Tuition Assistance to help you reach your goals.
  • Solid benefits and a clear path for career growth.

Join Us! Accelerate your career and make a real impact. Apply today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Abound Health

About Abound Health

At Abound Health, we empower people—clients, families, and staff—to live fulfilling and enriched lives. For over 20 years, we have been a trusted partner for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, providing personalized services and supports that promote independence, dignity, and growth.

 

Our journey began when founders Janet and Rusty sought quality care for their son with autism. Their personal mission became a larger movement to deliver high-quality, person-centered services to those who need it most. Today, under the leadership of siblings Jenna and Dennis, who joined Abound Health in 2020 to make a meaningful impact, we serve over 2,500 clients across North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our dedicated team of 3,000 professionals works tirelessly to create environments of care, support, and empowerment.

 

We are proud to grow through a strategic acquisition model, seamlessly integrating new teams and services to expand our reach while maintaining our core values. At Abound Health, we believe in the power of community, respect, and opportunity. Whether we’re empowering individuals with I/DD to achieve their goals or supporting our dedicated staff, we strive to make every moment impactful.

Join us in building a world where empowerment isn’t just a mission—it’s a way of life.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Year Founded
1997
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