Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin inc; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobr.pro is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver in Elkhart, Indiana. This role focuses on empowering individuals with mental and developmental disabilities to live independently while ensuring their dignity and respect.

As a DSP, you will provide hands-on assistance, mentoring, and guidance. The position offers personal fulfillment, health care experience, and a reliable work schedule. Candidates need to be kind, patient, adaptable, and possess good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Successful background clearance is required.
• Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
• Perform daily living tasks such as dressing and bathing.
• Ensure the comfort and personal growth of those served.

Skills

Person-centered approach

Dependability

Adaptability

Observant and detail-oriented

Good communication

Job description

Job Description

What You Get To Do:

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.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more.

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.

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• 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
• 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

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.