Direct Support Professional

Job Description

What You Get To Do: 

The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.     

If you are passionate about providing care and are willing to challenge yourself daily to make a positive impact on the lives of those you care for, we want YOU on our team.   

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents 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 using mechanical lift devices.  
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.   
• Other duties as assigned

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. 

Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit: 

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred   
• Must be at least 18 years old   
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training   
• Have a passion to help others through person-centered care  
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible   
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.   

Additional Information

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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