Caregiver - $1500 Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver in Lafayette and Flora. The role provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to people with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The goal is to empower the people supported to live as independently and comfortably as possible while preserving their dignity and respect. Some individuals supported may experience significant mental health or behavioral challenges, including verbal or physical aggression and emotional distress. The role therefore calls for patience, sound judgment, and effective crisis-management skills. Caregivers provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; help ensure individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth; assist with daily living and personal-care tasks; and perform housekeeping and laundry duties. Multiple shifts are available. Compensation is $15.75–$20.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- 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 required as part of onboarding/employment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical.
- Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities.
- Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Support individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth while respecting their dignity.
- Assist with daily living tasks, including moving around, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
