Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our team as a DSP Float at Dungarvin! A Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float / caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. This role is ideal for candidates who like variety and change, as you will be cross-trained to work in multiple homes.
Requirements
- Must have at least 2-4 years of prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Person-centered, patient, and kind
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible
- Observant and detail oriented
- Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
- Computer skills for documentation
- 18 years or older
- Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement
- Good communication skills (reading, writing, and verbal) for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with individuals with high behaviors and/or willingness to be trained is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Travel and be cross trained to work in multiple homes
- Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
- Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
- Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
- Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
- Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
- Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
- Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
- Document progress, milestones, and action steps.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for full-time employees
- 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Scheduled pay increases
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts (T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, etc.)
- 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
