Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Welcome to Dungarvin Supported Living, formerly known as Aacres. At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are - providing person-centered supports that allow individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs to live as independently as possible. Our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference, and we encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life!

What You Get To Do

• Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) to ensure their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.
• 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 someone’s life.
• Gain health care experience to further your career.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training.
• Have a passion to help others through person-centered care.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Good communication skills, including reading, writing, and documentation, to follow support plans and collaborate with team members.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Wage: $20.00/hour (full range scale: $20.00-$22.30, based on title and geographical location).

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all.