Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Baton Rouge, LA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

At Dungarvin, we are a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response, and choice, dedicated to providing person-centered supports to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs since 1976. Our goal is to enable these individuals to live as independently as possible. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to ensure the health, safety, and successful achievement of service objectives and personal goals for the individuals we serve. This role offers personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a positive impact on someone’s life, while also providing opportunities to gain valuable healthcare experience. We offer a variety of full-time and part-time positions.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Person-centered focus
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Ability to lift and transfer
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
• Computer skills for documentation
• 18 years or older
• Good communication is key in this role. You'll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a direct support professional or caregiver is preferred

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Complete medication administration and follow medical protocols.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $11.75/hour
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck- early pay access
• PAID training and orientation

What This Job Offers

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