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Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Dungarvin

Direct Support Professional / Caregiver

Denham Springs, LA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    What You Get To Do:

    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.

    • 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, toileting, personal hygiene and more. Staff complete medication administration and follow medical protocols.
    • Perform housekeeping and laundry duties

    Why This Role:

    • Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
    • Positively impact someone's life.
    • Gain health care experience to further your career.
    • Reliable work schedule.
    • Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.
    • We offer a variety of full time and part time positions!
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Person-centered focus
    • Dependable, adaptable, flexible
    • Ability to lift and transfer
    • Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
    • Computer skills for documentation
    • 18 years or older
    • A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
    • Good communication is key in this role. You'll 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

    Other Details:

    We are an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment for our employees and the individuals we serve.

    Ready to start your journey? Apply today! Together, we can create a better tomorrow for the people we serve and the communities we live in.

  • Locations
    Denham Springs, LA • Baton Rouge, LA