Caregiver/DSP

The MENTOR Network; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional Caregiver, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live independently by providing assistance with daily living skills, transportation, and support in achieving their developmental goals. This rewarding position offers flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. Experience the fulfillment of making a difference in someone's life every day while enjoying job security and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

On Demand Pay Options

Full compensation/benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be minimum of 18 years of age.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation.
• Support individuals with personal hygiene and grooming.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Good Neighbor, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver $17.00/hr with On Demand Pay Options

Would you like to make a difference every day in someone’s life? Based in community settings, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, DSPs provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible.

• Transportation and support out in the community: outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shopping
• Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration
• Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supporting vocational responsibilities
• Support persons served with living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming, and/or bathing

Qualifications forDirect Support Professional Caregiver:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age
• Six months of experience in human services preferred
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Successful clearance of background checks
• A reliable, responsible attitude
• A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us as aDirect Support Professional Caregiver?

• Full, Part-time schedules available
• On Demand Pay Options Available
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

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Keywords: Caregiver, Direct Support Professional, CNA , Help at home, DSP, Helpers, assisted living, care, weekly pay

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.