Caregiver (DSP) - Charming, Older Woman

UCP Oregon • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UCP Oregon is seeking a full-time caregiver, referred to as a Personal Assistant, to support a charming, older woman with developmental disabilities who lives in her own apartment in outer SE Portland. The client is eager to work with someone who can help her build confidence traveling in the community and discover new interests. She enjoys time at home and in the community but needs encouragement to venture out. Her interests include music, TV and movies, online shopping, Starbucks, The Wizard of Oz, and flamingos.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass pre-hiring screenings, including a reference check, a physical with a lifting test of 50lbs, and a criminal history background check.
• If choosing to drive for UCP: at least 18 years old, have a current driver’s license, at least two years of driving experience, and a clean driving record.
• Female applicants will be given preference to meet the client's personal privacy needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the mental health or developmental disability field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene tasks.
• Administer medications.
• Cook meals.
• Tidy up the client's apartment.
• Provide full assistance with activities of daily living such as showering/bathing, dressing, eating, and using adaptive equipment.
• Keep the client engaged in her interests.
• Provide companionship and emotional support, assisting with processing and regulating emotions.
• Check on the client throughout the night several nights per week due to potential sleep difficulties and facilitate calming activities.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 3 weeks of paid time off, rising to 4 weeks after 5 years of service at UCP.
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Holiday pay (double pay for the first 12 hours of any agency holiday shift that you work).
• Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED