Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Bristol, CT, usFull-time$19–$192026-08-20 → 2026-10-09

Core

Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities to empower them to live independently.

Role type

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000144588296-direct-support-professional-dsp-caregiver-at-dungarvin)

Builds

Supports individuals with disabilities in daily living and community integration

Domain

Healthcare / Social Services / Disability Support

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

hands-on assistance, personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting), moving assistance, documentation, driving, background clearance

Preferred skills

patient, adaptable, computer skills, valid driver's license, own vehicle with insurance

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Assist with daily living tasks such as moving, bathing, dressing, and toileting; ensure comfort and safety; provide hands-on assistance and guidance; document care and follow support plans

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

About Dungarvin

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services; we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, or complex medical needs. Our mission is simple but powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do; from creating individualized service plans to building strong partnerships with families, teams, and commu