Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin•Vancouver, WA

4h•$20 - $22

About The Position

Welcome to Dungarvin Supported 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. Wage: $20.00/hour (The rate of pay and pay scale provided for this position are based on title and geographical location) Full range scale: $20.00-$22.30 Job Description Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment Follow all support plans to ensure that care is person centered, which includes helping individuals reach their goals and overcome behavioral challenges. Support levels could include but are not limited to: verbal assistance, partial and/or full physical assistance, and performing personal care tasks as needed, which may include dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Meal preparation Perform housekeeping and laundry duties Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed. Assist the individual(s) in the community such as appointments, shopping and personal outings, etc. Use public transportation on community outings (free of charge for support staff) – These outings can happen any time of the year, we cannot decline to assist the individual due to weather conditions- unless it is deemed a health and safety risk. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjAZH-n4lSI #EMWIJ 12/22

Requirements

Valid US Driver's License
Must 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 previous caregiving experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
Follow all support plans to ensure that care is person centered, which includes helping individuals reach their goals and overcome behavioral challenges.
Support levels could include but are not limited to: verbal assistance, partial and/or full physical assistance, and performing personal care tasks as needed, which may include dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
Meal preparation
Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
Assist the individual(s) in the community such as appointments, shopping and personal outings, etc.
Use public transportation on community outings (free of charge for support staff) – These outings can happen any time of the year, we cannot decline to assist the individual due to weather conditions- unless it is deemed a health and safety risk.