Caregiver - $1500 Sign-On Bonus

Dungarvin • Flora, IN

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About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver to provide person-centered support to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The role helps individuals live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. Some people supported may experience significant mental health or behavioral challenges, including verbal or physical aggression and emotional distress, requiring patience, sound judgment, and crisis-management skills.

Caregivers provide hands-on assistance, positive direction, instruction, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance. They help ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served, assist with daily living activities, and perform housekeeping and laundry duties. Multiple shifts are available. The listed wage is $17.00–$20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be comfortable driving to transport persons served as required.
• Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto liability insurance.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Observant and detail-oriented.
• Positive role model who can work as part of a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills sufficient to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
• Successful background clearance is required as part of onboarding/employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with intense verbal and physical behaviors.
• Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals with disabilities.
• Support individuals in living as independently and comfortably as possible while respecting their dignity.
• Help ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Transport persons served as required.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Use patience, sound judgment, and crisis-management skills when supporting individuals experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Paid time off (PTO) 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed