About the position
At Dungarvin, you can make someone's life better! As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Float Staff, you will play a crucial role by providing compassionate care while enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. If you are looking for a job where you can make a difference in the life of someone in need, Dungarvin may be the place for you! The Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver Float provides direct care within Supported Living homes in Tacoma/Lakewood and will provide staffing support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). This position requires a dependable candidate who is flexible in their schedule, works well independently, and has exceptional communication and decision-making skills. Float DSPs are adaptable and will have the necessary skill set to be able to work at multiple homes.
Responsibilities
- Provide client care in a float capacity for schedules, emergencies, or fill-in assignments at designated supported living homes
- Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Provide companionship and personalized care with respect and dignity while encouraging independence and self-care
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating
- Implement positive behavior supports
- Prepare meals and snacks
- Perform light household duties
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices
- Participate in community activities and outings
- Assist with transportation needs
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 6 months of DSP/Caregiving experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is required
- Experience in Supported Living strongly preferred
- Must have valid driver's license to travel between programs and provide transportation to clients
- Must be able to work flexible hours (days/evenings)
- Must be able and willing to learn different supports, from medical to behavioral
- Have a passion to help others
- Works well independently
- Dependable and adaptable
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- 18 years of age or older (required)
- Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for full-time employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - early pay access
- PAID training and orientation
