Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

About the Role

Dungarvin is a mission-driven team dedicated to providing person-centered supports that empower individuals to live as independently as possible. You will work directly with people in need of assistance and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

Why This Role

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
• Positively impact someone’s life.
• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Gain health care experience to further your career.
• Reliable work schedule.
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.
• No experience required; paid training and hands-on experience provided if basic job requirements are met.

What You Get To Do

• Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals.
• Empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer skills for documentation.
• Good communication (reading, writing, and communication skills) for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED equivalent preferred.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible.
• Observant and detail-oriented.
• Positive role-model and able to work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Valid Driver's License (due to transporting persons served).
• Some positions/locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role.
• Successful background clearance is required.