Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to work in Evansville, Indiana. The role provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. The goal is to empower the people served to live as independently and comfortably as possible while preserving their dignity and respect. The DSP provides hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; supports individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth; assists with daily living activities; and performs housekeeping and laundry duties. Multiple shifts are available. The posted wage is $15.50–$15.75 per hour.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Comfort driving to transport persons served as required.
- Person-centered, patient, and kind approach.
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
- Observant and detail-oriented.
- Able to be a positive role model and work on a team.
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
- Computer skills for documentation.
- At least 18 years old.
- Successful background clearance as part of onboarding and employment.
- 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.
- Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Support the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served.
- Assist with daily living tasks, including moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Transport persons 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 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
