Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Tacoma, WA

1d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Welcome to Dungarvin Support Living, formerly known as Aacres. At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life. What we have to offer: Wage: $17.50 per hour (The rate of pay and pay scale provided for this position are based on title and geographical location) Full Range Scale : $17.50 - $19.50 Schedule: Variety of shifts 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligibile employees Supplemental Insurance Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees Pet Insurance Life Insurance for eligible employees 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match based on eligibility requirements PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees PTO Donation Growth and Development Opportunities Employee Referral Program Employee Assistance Program National Brand Discounts Tapcheck- early pay access PAID training and orientation

Requirements

• Be 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

• 1 year of caregiving experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene tasks
• Monitor health needs, including medications, special diets, and notify supervisor of any outstanding needs.
• Grocery shopping and meal preparation
• Planning outings and activities in community.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties, including cleaning, organizing, maintaining a safe and tidy living environment, and washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes and linens.
• Setting goals and learning new skills and hobbies
• Assist in developing positive behavior supports by providing feedback about individual's preferences
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of individual treatment plans including data collection, report-writing participation in treatment team meeting and carrying out treatment team recommendations
• Provide Lift and Transfer assistance (may include non-ambulatory individuals) requiring ability to carry and maneuver up to 50 or more pounds of unbalanced weight
• Building healthy habits and relationships
• Supporting positive behavior and boundaries
• Maintaining well-being and safety by following plans and reporting guidelines

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligibile employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match based on eligibility requirements
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees