Caregiver - $1500 Sign-On Bonus

Dungarvin • Frankfort, IN

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About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver to provide person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and complex medical needs. The role is focused on empowering individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while preserving 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 effective crisis-management skills.

The caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance. Duties include offering hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; supporting individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth; assisting with daily living activities; and performing housekeeping and laundry. Roles are available in Lafayette and Flora, with multiple shifts available.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required because the role involves transporting persons served.
• 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.
• 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 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, and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Support 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.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Transport persons served as required.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.

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