Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

About the position

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our team as a DSP Caregiver at Dungarvin! A Direct Support Professional (DSP) 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. We have locations in Merrillville, Portage, Hobart, Michigan City, La Porte & Valparaiso!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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 up to 3% employer match after one year of services.
• 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 your pay before payday.
• PAID training and orientation.