Dungarvin - Flora, IN
posted 3 days ago
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
