Part Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
What You Get To Do:
The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support hands-on instruction assistance and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)in a manner that ensures their health safety successful achievement of service objectives and personal goals.
If you are passionate about providing care and are willing to challenge yourself daily to make a positive impact on the lives of those you care for we want YOU on our team.
- Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
- Assist with activities of daily living including dressing bathing grooming toileting and eating.
- Prepare meals and snacks.
- Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance which may include using mechanical 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:
- Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Have a passion to help others through person-centered care
- People-oriented and have a team approach
- Dependable adaptable and flexible
- Goodcommunication is key in this role. Youll rely on your reading writing andcommunication 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.
09/11
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
At Dungarvin, we're not just a national company; we're a family of caring, passionate, and dedicated team members working together nationwide to offer top-notch, community-based support. Our mission is simple: We're here to provide exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectu ... View more