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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

  • Farmington, NM
  • REF100U
  • Full-time
  • Entry Level
  • A 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. Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Farmington, NM. 

    What You Get to Do: 

    • 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

    What Makes You A Great Fit:

    • 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

    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