Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional

What You Get To Do: 

The DSP (caregiver)is responsible forproviding direct support hands-on instructionassistance and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)in a manner that ensures their health safety successful achievement of serviceobjectives and personal goals. 

The live-in model allows for structure in a clients home environment. Our Live-in model is a 7 day on/7 day off schedule. You will be required to live in the individuals home-on location and will be paid 16 hours a day (minus any unpaid break time). Live-in DSPs work approximately two weeks per month and earn full-time pay plus overtime! Bi-weekly compensation will be for 105 hours (25 hours of which are paid at a rate of time and a half). You will also be paid for any interrupted sleep time if applicable. Live-in DSPs are also provided with a weekly food budget during your week on. You will receive one 7-hour break during your scheduled shift. 

**All off time must be spent off location - the individuals home cannot be your primary residence** 

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents whilemaintaininga safe and healthy environment 
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care. 
• Assistwith activities of daily living including dressing bathing grooming toileting and eating. 
• Prepare meals and snacks. 
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties. 
• Provide mobility and transferassistance which mayinclude usingmechanical 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 someones life. 

• Gain health care experience to further your career. 

Qualifications :

What Makes You a Great Fit: 

• Valid US. Drivers License
• Ability to live in the home for 7 days
• Ability to leave the home for 7 days
• Be 18 Years Old
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of caregiving experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities highly preferred
• Good communication is key in this role . Youll 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 :

Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together were working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. 

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10/26

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time