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Dungarvin

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5001 - 10000 employees

A LITTLE ABOUT US:Dungarvin is a national organization of privately owned companies that provide high quality, community-based supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with mental health, behavioral or significant medical challenges, and to children and their families. Because each individual we support is unique, we strive to provide services that are tailored to each person's own hopes, dreams, goals and needs. Under the support of Medicaid and Community Support Waivers Dungarvin is proud to create custom solutions to each person served.Mission: "Respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports." Dungarvin assists each person we serve to realize his or her own hopes, dreams, goals and aspirations.PHILOSOPHY:We believe each person has his or her own set of aspirations, goals, strengths, and dreams. FUN FACT:Our founders Tim Madden (24 years old) and Diane (23 years old) decided to start a business that would provide community housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through diligent research and planned Tim and Diane officially opened their first 15 person residential program in St. Paul, Minnesota in March 1976. Tim and Diane were the live-ins for that first program and they have continued their leadership of the organization since. Through the success of that program Dungarvin has grown to employ approximately 5,000 people who currently provide supports to over 5,712 individuals across 15 states.

📋 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. • 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. • Perform housekeeping and laundry duties

🎯 Requirements

• 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. • 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

🏖️ 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