Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
Dungarvin is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), also described as caregivers, to support people with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The role provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance, with the goal of helping individuals live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. DSPs provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; help ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served; and assist with daily living activities such as mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene. The role includes transporting people served when required. Part-time and full-time shifts are available, and the starting wage is $15 per hour.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Comfort driving to transport persons 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.
- At least 18 years old.
- Successful background clearance as part of onboarding and employment.
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.
- Transport persons 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 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
