Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Prairieville, LA

2d

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The goal is to empower individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

The role includes hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; supporting individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth; and helping with daily living tasks such as mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene. DSPs also implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed, maintain a safe and healthy environment, document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.

Dungarvin provides paid training and hands-on experience for candidates who meet the basic job requirements. The posting offers a variety of full-time and part-time positions and lists a starting pay of $11.75 per hour.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license, because the role involves transporting people served.
• Successful background clearance as part of onboarding and employment.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals served.
• Support individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Document care and follow support plans.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external team members.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service.
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• PTO donation.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• National brand discounts.
• Tapcheck access to 50% of pay before payday.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

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