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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

  • Michigan City, IN
  • REF3360W
  • Full-time
  • Entry Level
  • What You Get To Do:

    Direct Support Professional (DSP) 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.

    • Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
    • Coordinate services for the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management.
    • 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.
    • Perform housekeeping and laundry duties, including cleaning, organizing, maintaining a safe and tidy living environment, and washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes and linens.
    • 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.

     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.

    What Makes You a Great Fit

    • You're patient, compassionate, and committed to helping others.
    • Dependable, adaptable, and a strong team player.
    • Observant, detail-oriented, and motivated by growth.
    • Comfortable using technology for documentation.
    • At least 18 years old.
    • 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. 

    Ready to start a career where every shift matters? Apply today and join us in making a difference-one person, one choice, one voice at a time.

    At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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    A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional

    Benefits

    We provide a workplace that offers:

    All employees are eligible for:

    • Professional development opportunities
    • 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees
    • Paid Time Off

    Full time Employees additionally eligible for:

    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • Voluntary supplemental benefits including auto, home and pet insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Pretax options available to help cover out of pocket medical and dependent care expenses