Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin • Portland, OR

11h • $20

About The Position

The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals. If you are passionate about providing care and are willing to challenge yourself daily to make a positive impact on the lives of those you care for, we want YOU on our team.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to provide references
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
• Have a passion to help others
• People-oriented and have a team approach
• Dependable, adaptable, 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.
• 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 while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees