Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - Weekends
About The Position
Dungarvin is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to provide person-centered supports that allow individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs, to live as independently as possible. This role involves working directly with individuals to provide assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance, ensuring their comfort, safety, and personal growth. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities while maintaining their dignity and respect. This position offers a meaningful career with the chance to make a positive impact on someone's life and gain valuable healthcare experience.
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License
- Comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required
- Person-centered, patient, and kind
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible
- Observant and detail-oriented
- Positive role-model and able to work on a team
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
- Computer skills for documentation
- 18 years or older
- Successful background clearance
- Good reading, writing, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Some positions/locations may require your own personal vehicle and auto liability insurance based on the role
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities.
- Empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.
- Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served.
- Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for FT employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
