Caregiver

About the role

What Does a DSP Do?

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives in a comfortable, home-like environment.

Every day is a little different! You might spend your shift cooking dinner together, helping someone get ready for their day, enjoying a favorite activity, or celebrating a personal accomplishment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include

• Supporting Daily Living: Assist with everyday activities such as preparing meals, household tasks, personal care, and medication administration.
• Encouraging Independence: Help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and make choices about their daily lives.
• Creating Connections: Build positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.
• Enjoying Activities Together: Support individuals with hobbies, shopping, community outings, appointments, and recreational activities.
• Providing a Safe, Comfortable Home: Help maintain a welcoming, respectful, and supportive living environment.
• Working as a Team: Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to provide consistent, person-centered support.
• Celebrating Success: Recognize the everyday accomplishments that make a big difference in someone's life.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a sincere desire to support individuals with disabilities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Must be willing to complete required training.
• Must meet applicable driving requirements, including a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, driving is required for the position.
• Must be comfortable using basic technology to complete required documentation.

• 💚 Who We're Looking For
• You don't need years of experience. You just need the right attitude and a willingness to learn!

You might be a great fit if you

• Enjoy helping others and making meaningful connections.
• Are patient, compassionate, dependable, and respectful.
• Believe everyone deserves to make their own choices and live with dignity.
• Can communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Are comfortable assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Are willing to learn new skills and follow individualized support plans.

• Experience is welcome, but not required!
• We encourage applications from people with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, customer service, childcare, education, healthcare, or anyone interested in starting a meaningful new career.

Make a Difference in Someone's Everyday Life! 💚

• Looking for a job where you can make meaningful connections, help others, and feel good about the work you do?
• At Dungarvin, we're looking for compassionate, dependable people to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in our residential group homes.
• Whether you're an experienced caregiver or completely new to the field, we'd love to meet you!
• You don't need a background in healthcare or human services to make a difference. If you're patient, caring, responsible, and enjoy helping others, you may be exactly who we're looking for.
• Schedule: Part-time with opportunity to pick up additional shifts

Wage

$17-$19/hr ($19 hr on weekends)

Company Perks/Benefits

• Starting wage:
• 401k plan with a 3% employer match after one year of services
• Company-provided hardware and cell phone stipend
• Pet insurance
• PTO that increases with tenure
• PTO donation program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life insurance and free long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance, FSA, and HSA
• Mileage reimbursement
• Growth and development opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin's states of services
• Discount on your personal Verizon monthly bill, among other national discount programs

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