Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver provides direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). The role supports individuals’ health and safety and helps them achieve service objectives and personal goals while living as independently as possible. The DSP provides companionship and personalized care, encourages independence and self-care, assists with daily living activities, prepares meals and snacks, and performs light housekeeping and laundry. The role also provides mobility and transfer assistance, which may involve mechanical lift devices, and implements positive behavior supports and de-escalates challenging behaviors when needed. Dungarvin Supported Living, formerly Aacres, is a mission-driven provider of person-centered supports for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs. The organization has served individuals since 1976 and describes its approach as rooted in respect, response, and choice.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Able to attend two weeks of paid in-house orientation and training.
- Passion for helping others through person-centered care.
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
- Good reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Support individuals’ health and safety and help them achieve service objectives and personal goals.
- Enrich and support residents’ lives 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.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
- Supplemental insurance.
- Flexible 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
