Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver to work out of Evansville, Indiana. The role 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 caregiver provides hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance, and helps ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the people served. Support includes assistance with daily living activities such as mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene, as well as housekeeping and laundry duties. Multiple shifts are available. The position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference, gain healthcare experience, and work a reliable schedule with varied day-to-day experiences.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license required because the role involves transporting individuals served.
- Must be comfortable driving to transport individuals served as required.
- Some positions or locations may require use of a personal vehicle and auto liability insurance.
- Person-centered, patient, and kind.
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
- Observant and detail oriented.
- Positive role model who can work on a team.
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
- Computer skills for documentation.
- At least 18 years old.
- Successful background clearance required as part of onboarding and employment.
- Good reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
- Offer hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Support the comfort, safety, and personal growth of individuals served.
- Assist with mobility and daily living tasks, including getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Transport individuals served as required.
- Document care, follow support plans, 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 (PTO) for eligible employees.
- PTO donation.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Employee referral program.
- Employee assistance program.
- National brand discounts.
- Tapcheck access to 50% of pay before payday.
- Paid training and orientation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
