Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to provide person-centered support to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, or complex medical needs. The role focuses on empowering individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. The DSP provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance. Responsibilities include offering hands-on help, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; promoting the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the people served; assisting with daily living tasks; and performing housekeeping and laundry duties. Multiple shifts are available. Starting pay is $15.75 per hour.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license, due to transporting persons served.
- Comfort driving to transport persons served as required.
- Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto liability insurance.
- Be person-centered, patient, and kind.
- Be dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
- Be observant and detail oriented.
- Serve as a positive role model and be able to work on a team.
- Be committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
- Have computer skills for documentation.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Pass a background clearance as part of onboarding or employment.
- Have 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 and other support needs.
- Offer hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Promote the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served.
- Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, 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
