DSP
About The Position
Dungarvin is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to provide person-centered support to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The role provides positive direction, instruction, and assistance to help people live as independently and comfortably as possible while preserving their dignity and respect. DSPs offer hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; support individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth; assist with daily living activities; and perform housekeeping and laundry duties. Multiple shifts are available.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Valid driver's license required because the role involves transporting individuals served.
- Must be comfortable driving to transport individuals served as required.
- Successful background clearance is required as part of onboarding/employment.
- 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.
- Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
Nice To Haves
- Some positions or locations may require use of a personal vehicle and auto liability insurance.
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 mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Transport individuals served as required.
- Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
Benefits
- Paid training and orientation
- Growth and development opportunities
- Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
- Flexible Spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance
- Life insurance for full-time employees
- PTO donation
- Employee referral program
- Tapcheck access to 50% of pay before payday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
