Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Float Staff

Dungarvin

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Float Staff

Tacoma, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** What You’ll Do**

    • 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.
    • Implementing positive behavior supports
    • Prepare meals and snacks.
    • Light household duties
    • Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
    • Community activities and outings
    • Assist with transportation needs
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • **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

    Additional Information

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

    Join us in making a positive impact and helping individuals with disabilities lead fulfilling lives. Apply now and be a part of our mission to empower and support our community!

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