Caregiver (DSP) - Kind, Humorous Woman (SE Portland)
About The Position
Are you looking for a meaningful caregiving job? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect position for you! UCP Oregon is an exciting and empowering place to work. We help adults who experience developmental disabilities to live the life of their dreams—whether that’s living independently, working in a great job, or pursuing their interests and hobbies. We are currently seeking a full-time caregiver “Personal Assistant” who will support a woman that experiences developmental disabilities. She is an independent, kind, and humorous woman that lives in her own apartment in SE Portland. She really enjoys getting out in the community and doing social activities. She has an amazing sense of humor and loves to laugh. She is eager to work with personal assistants that will value time spent in the community as well as downtime in the home. You will spend time together going to movies, bowling, or eating out (especially pizza). She also values working with personal assistants that enjoy planning and participating in arts and crafts activities. Each day, you’ll assist her with personal care and household tasks such as cooking meals and tidying up her apartment. She needs substantial assistance with showering, dressing, eating, and using her adaptive equipment. You will assist her in managing her health care needs including medication administration and proper care when she is ill or injured. Schedule listed below: You’ll work two shifts per week totaling 42 hours: 2pm on Sunday to 8pm on Monday (30-hour shift) and 8am to 8pm on Friday (12-hour shift). You’ll also work your regular hours on Agency holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Be able to pass our pre-hiring screenings, including a reference check, a physical with a lifting test of 50lbs, and a criminal history background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the developmental disability field preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care
- Assist with household tasks such as cooking meals and tidying up her apartment
- Assist with showering, dressing, eating, and using her adaptive equipment
- Assist in managing her health care needs including medication administration and proper care when she is ill or injured
Benefits
- $18.00 per hour.
- Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
- Holiday pay (double pay for the first 12 hours of any agency holiday shift that you work).
- Great 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 a 4% employer match.
- Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
