Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
Dungarvin is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to provide person-centered support to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The role focuses on empowering people to live as independently and comfortably as possible while preserving their dignity and respect. The DSP provides hands-on assistance, positive direction, instruction, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance. The role also involves supporting individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth, including helping with daily living activities such as mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene. The posting offers part-time and full-time shifts and lists hourly compensation of $15 to $15.75.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license; driving to transport individuals served is required as needed.
- Comfortable driving to transport individuals served as required.
- Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto liability insurance.
- Person-centered, patient, and kind.
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
- Observant and detail-oriented.
- Able to serve as a positive role model and work on a team.
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
- Computer skills for documentation.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
- Offer hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Help ensure the comfort and safety of individuals served and support their personal growth.
- Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Drive to transport individuals served as required.
- Complete documentation using computer skills.
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
