Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver Part-Time
About The Position
At Dungarvin, we have been industry leaders for over 45 years, dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, autism, and mental health diagnoses. Our person-centered practices empower those we serve to explore their dreams and make meaningful decisions, with our compassionate employees providing active treatment at every opportunity. If you're passionate about helping others in a secure, positive environment that nurtures their needs, self-expression, and goals, and if you're seeking a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth, we want you on our team. 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. Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements
- Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is required
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
