Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Marysville, WA

5d

About The Position

Dungarvin Supported Living, formerly known as Aacres, is a mission-driven provider of person-centered support services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to help individuals live as independently as possible while ensuring their health and safety and supporting their service objectives and personal goals.

The role includes providing companionship and personalized care, encouraging independence and self-care, assisting with daily living activities, preparing meals, completing light housekeeping and laundry, and helping with mobility and transfers. Staff implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed. Paid in-house orientation and training are provided.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to provide references.
• Able to attend two weeks of paid in-house orientation and training.
• Passion for helping others through person-centered care.
• People-oriented and able to work as part of a team.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents’ lives while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Flexible Spending and HSA accounts for eligible employees.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance for eligible 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 early pay access.
• Paid training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

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