Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - Dungarvin
Long Beach, CA
About the Job
At Dungarvin, our primary goal is to create a positive influence in the lives of the people we serve. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing person-centered care. This position pays $19.80 per hour.
What's In It For You:
- Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
- Positively impact someone’s life.
- Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
- Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for eligible employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - early pay access
- PAID training and orientation
Dungarvin is looking for dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide direct care support to people with developmental disabilities in our Day Program. Candidates will have a desire to create a lasting positive impact on people's lives and enjoy coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their goals.
What You Get To Do:
- Assist the persons served to direct the course of their own lives, develop and maintain relationships, and participate in their communities
- Assist individuals with planning and achieving goals
- Assist with direct care and support with daily activities such as mealtime and personal care
- Drive the company van or small bus to activities in the community
- Follow protocols and procedures to maintain a healthy and safe environment
- Assist persons served to direct the course of their own lives, develop, and maintain relationships, and participate in their communities.
- Assist individuals with planning and achieving goals.
- Assist with direct care and support with daily activities, such as mealtime and personal cares.
- Plan various activities, outings, and workshops, to improve life skills and help build independence.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Previous experience working with persons with disabilities
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to drive the company van
- 18 years or older
- Able to lift/transfer 50 pounds
- Person-centered, patient, and kind
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible
- Observant and detail-oriented
- Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
- Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
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.
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11/29