Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance (

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

PAID TIME OFF

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck

PAID training and orientation

Job summary

Dungarvin in Wilmington, NC seeks a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver to assist individuals with disabilities in daily living and community activities. You will provide hands-on support, promote safety, dignity, and personal growth, and document care per plans.

Join a mission-driven team offering paid training and opportunities for growth while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Background clearance required.
• Good communication to document care and follow plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals served.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving, getting in/out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.

Skills

Compassion

Dependable

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

• Part-time

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, working alongside them to provide person-centered support that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference – one person, one voice, one choice at a time! We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life!

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas.

Pay: $15.75/hour

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees


• Supplemental Insurance


• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees


• Pet Insurance


• Life Insurance for full-time employees


• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services


• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees


• Growth and Development Opportunities


• Employee Referral Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• National Brand Discounts


• Tapcheck- access to 50% of your pay before payday


• PAID training and orientation

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.

Why This Role:

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.


• Positively impacts someone’s life.


• Gain health care experience to further your career.


• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.


• No experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience

What you get to do:

• Provide hands‑on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.


• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.


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

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


• Valid Driver’s License (due to transporting persons served)
  
  
  
  • Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto‑liability insurance based on the role
  
  
  
  


• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process


• 18 years or older


• 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.

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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