Direct Support Professionals Caregiver

ACI - Dungarvin; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dungarvin in Elizabeth City, NC is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide compassionate, direct care and positive direction for individuals with disabilities. You will assist with daily living tasks, support personal growth, and promote dignity and respect.

Ideal candidates are patient, dependable, and team-oriented with good communication and documentation skills; a valid driver’s license may be required for transporting individuals served.

Qualifications

• Person-centered, patient, and kind approach

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance and guidance to individuals you serve
• Ensure comfort, safety, and personal growth of individuals
• Assist with daily living tasks (transfers, dressing, bathing, toileting, hygiene)

Skills

Person-centered care

Dependable

Observant

Team player

Communication

Documentation skills

Driver's license

Job description

A 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Valid Drivers 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.

Additional Information

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.