Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Louisville, KY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 offers personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference. It provides health care experience to further your career, a reliable work schedule, and varied day-to-day experiences. The position requires flexibility as it works different hours as needed.

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

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
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed