Personal Support Assistant (PSA) / Caregiver - 24/7 Live-In

Dungarvin; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance for FT employees

401 K plan with up to 3% employer

PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay

PAID training and orientation

PTO Donation

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking compassionate Personal Support Assistant/Caregivers to support individuals with disabilities in living self-directed lives. You will provide daily living assistance in a home setting, promoting independence, dignity, safety, and meaningful community inclusion.

You will work closely with the program team to develop and evaluate participant supports, reporting concerns to supervisors and ensuring a warm, respectful home environment for those we serve.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Comfortable driving to transport persons served.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance with daily living activities, personal care, meal prep, budgeting, shopping, and community participation.
• Encourages positive choices, supports personal goals, and advocates for each participant’s needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive living environment.
• Support healthcare needs and supervision as needed.
• Communicate participant needs and concerns to supervisors.
• Work cooperatively to provide consistent, person-centered support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Dependability

Teamwork

Patient demeanor

Documentation

Job description

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 supports 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.

Position Specifics

• 24/7 Live In Opportunity - Earn up to $67,000/year
• Requires valid drivers license and access to a vehicle with car insurance

Company Perks/Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT 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

Who We Are

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 supports 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.

Position Specifics

• 24/7 Live In Opportunity - Earn up to $67,000/year
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free room & board - ask for details
• Utilities paid
• Requires valid drivers license and access to a vehicle with car insurance

Company Perks/Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• 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

Job Description

What You Get To Do

If you are motivated to be a high-quality caregiver, Dungarvin has the opportunity for you.

Personal Support Assistant/Caregivers support individuals with physical, emotional, and/or intellectual disabilities in living self-directed lives. While living in the home with those we serve, this role focuses on promoting independence, dignity, safety, and meaningful community inclusion.

The Personal Support Assistant/Caregiver also helps foster a warm, family-like atmosphere where individuals served feel valued, respected, included, and connected within their home and community. This includes building trusting relationships, encouraging shared routines and celebrations, and promoting a sense of belonging while honoring each person’s choices, boundaries, and independence.

The Personal Support Assistant/Caregiver works collaboratively with the program director and team members to help develop, implement, and evaluate participant supports. This includes reporting household, medical, maintenance, program, or personnel concerns to the appropriate supervisor or lead staff member.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands‑on assistance with daily living activities, personal care needs, meal preparation, household tasks, budgeting, shopping, and community participation.

• Encourages positive choices, supports personal goals, and advocates for each participant’s needs and preferences.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive living environment.

• Support healthcare needs, meal preparation, budgeting, shopping, and supervision as needed.

• Communicate participant needs, goals, and concerns to the program director or lead staff.

• Work cooperatively with team members to provide consistent, person‑centered support.

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
• Valid driver's license required (due to transporting persons served)
• Candidates must be comfortable driving to transport persons served as required
  • Some positions/locations may require your own personal vehicle and auto liability insurance based on the role
• 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

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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