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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time