Caregiver / Lead Caregiver
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The role aims to empower individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while preserving their dignity and respect. Support includes hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; promoting comfort, safety, and personal growth; housekeeping and laundry; and help with daily living tasks such as mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene. The Lead Direct Support Professional also assists the program director with coordinating services, including finances, medical needs, recreation, program services, family contact and involvement, education, and household management. The Lead DSP helps maintain consistency in program implementation and individual care, communicates with staff and interdisciplinary team members, and performs DSP duties. Dungarvin is a mission-driven organization that has provided person-centered support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical needs since 1976. The organization describes its goal as helping people live as independently as possible through respect, response, and choice. Multiple shifts are available.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Valid driver's license required because the role may involve transporting people served.
- Must be comfortable driving to transport people served as required.
- Some positions or locations may require use of a personal vehicle and auto liability insurance.
- Person-centered, patient, and kind.
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
- Observant and detail-oriented.
- Able to serve as a positive role model and work on a team.
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
- Computer skills for documentation.
- Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
- Successful background clearance required as part of onboarding or employment.
Nice To Haves
- Behavior management skills or experience may be required for some positions.
- Experience with high medical needs may be required for some positions.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
- Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Support individuals' comfort, safety, and personal growth.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, transfers in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- As a Lead DSP, assist the program director with coordinating services related to finances, medical needs, recreation, program services, family contact and involvement, education, and household management.
- Help the program director maintain consistency in program implementation and individual care.
- Communicate with staff and interdisciplinary team members, including day or residential program teams.
- As a Lead DSP, carry out Direct Support Professional duties.
Benefits
- Paid training and orientation
- Growth and development opportunities
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
- Flexible Spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance
- Life insurance for full-time employees
- PTO donation
- Employee referral program
- Tapcheck access to 50% of pay before payday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
