Direct Support Professional / Caregiver - Float Staff
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver Float provides direct care for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) within residential group homes in the Portland Metro Area. This is a full time, permanent position. Schedule for shifts subjected to change based on needs of programs, however schedules are given two weeks in advance. This position requires a dependable candidate who is flexible in their schedule, works well independently, and has exceptional communication and decision-making skills. Float DSPs are adaptable and will have the necessary skill set to be able to work at multiple homes. The role involves enriching and supporting the lives of residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment, providing companionship and personalized care with respect and dignity while encouraging independence and self-care. Responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living, preparing meals and snacks (may include grocery shopping), performing housekeeping and laundry duties, providing mobility and transfer assistance (which may include using mechanical lift devices), assisting with transportation needs for community outings, appointments, and errands, and implementing positive behavior supports and de-escalating challenging behaviors when needed. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1+ years of DSP/Caregiving experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is required.
- Must have valid driver's license & vehicle to travel between programs and provide transportation to clients
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule
- Must be able and willing to learn different supports, from medical to behavioral
- Have a passion to help others through person-centered care
- Works well independently
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible
- Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
- Must be able to provide references
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
- Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements
Responsibilities
- Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Provide companionship and personalized care with respect and dignity while encouraging independence and self-care.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry duties
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Assist with transportation needs for community outings, appointments, and errands
- Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalating challenging behaviors when needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- 401 K plan with Match
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program & Employee Assistance Program
- Scheduled pay increases
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck- early pay access
- Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
- Paid training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
