Direct Support Professional / Caregiver Float

About the position

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone's life! Join our team as a DSP Caregiver at Dungarvin! A Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float / caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. Why This Role: Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference. Positively impact someone's life. Gain health care experience to further your career. Reliable work schedule. Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Travel and be cross trained to work in multiple homes
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates
• Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events
• Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps

Requirements

• Must have at least 2-4 years of prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Prior experience working with individuals with high behaviors and/or willingness to be trained is strongly preferred
• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail oriented
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
• Computer skills for documentation
• 18 years or older
• Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for full-time employees
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation