job title:Overnight DSP / Caregiver – 1:1 Wheelchair Support
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We are seeking a dependable, compassionate overnight caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support for an adult with developmental disabilities who uses a wheelchair and requires a high level of physical assistance.
This position is best suited for someone who is comfortable working independently overnight, understands the importance of safety and reliability, and has experience supporting individuals with significant mobility needs, including assistance with meal prep, toileting, transfers, and medication.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive overnight supervision and support
- Assist with toileting and personal care
- Assist with transfers and repositioning
- Provide wheelchair and mobility assistance
- Respond promptly to needs that arise during the night
- Assist with morning or evening routines as scheduled
- Follow the individual's support plan and established safety procedures
- Document services and relevant events accurately
- Be physically capable of assisting a person with substantial mobility limitations
- Provide assistance during an emergency or evacuation
- Maintain the individual's dignity, privacy, independence, and personal choice at all times
We're Looking for Someone Who Is:
- **Extremely dependable** — overnight coverage is critical
- Comfortable providing hands-on personal care
- Patient, respectful, and calm under pressure
- Able to work independently and use good judgment
- Comfortable supporting an individual who uses a wheelchair full-time
- Able to safely perform required transfers and physical assistance using the individual's approved equipment and procedures
- Experienced with developmental disability services, caregiving, CNA work, DSP services, or similar support preferred
### Schedule
**Overnight shift:** approximately **8:00 PM – 8:00 AM**
Full-time or part-time overnight schedules may be available depending on availability.
### Compensation
**Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.**
This is not simply a "sleeping overnight" position. The individual has significant physical support needs, and the caregiver must remain available and responsive throughout the shift.
### About Who We Are:
We provide person-centered support to adults with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to help the people we serve live as independently and safely as possible while treating every individual with dignity and respect.
**To Apply:**
Reply with your **name, phone number, relevant caregiving/DSP experience, and the nights you are available to work.**
Please include any experience you have with **wheelchair users, transfers, toileting/personal care, cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, or high-needs clients.**
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