Direct Support Professional / Caregiver (Burlington, CT)

Dungarvin
Burlington, CT, US
$18 an hour
Full-time
Part-time

Who We Are :

Dungarvin assists people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and / or mental health diagnosis in a variety of programs with a focus on person centered practices.

We encourage people served to explore their dreams while our employees provide support in making meaningful decisions and providing active treatment at each opportunity.

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver at Dungarvin!

Schedule : Various opportunities available

Wage : $18 / hour

Perks / Benefits :

  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for Full Time 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
  • PTO Donation
  • Growth and Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • National Brand Discounts
  • Pay Active - access to 50% of your pay before payday
  • PAID training and orientation

What you get to do :

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.

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.

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 and consistent access to a vehicle is required

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.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • 401k
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid training
  • Growth opportunities
  • 30+ days ago
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