Direct Support Professional - Maria
About The Position
Community Vision is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join Maria's support team. Maria a young woman whose family and friends describe as fun-loving, honest, cheerful, positive, and artsy. Maria lives in rural Oregon City--about 15 minutes from Canby--and is looking for supports to be provided in her home and local community. Description: Maria enjoys doing art projects, exploring fun things to do in the community, and anything to do with animals. Maria appreciates being supported by female staff who help her develop social relationships, explore personal interests, and maintain her sense of autonomy. Maria is a lot of fun to be around and will benefit greatly from your supports if you are able to set and model healthy boundaries. Maria is looking to welcome a seasoned professional who is adaptable, empathetic, responsible, and fun.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or the equivalent
- One year of experience supporting individual(s) with disability, preferred
- Ability to pass a criminal history check through Oregon DHS and not be listed on the OIG Exclusions List
Responsibilities
- push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs.
- transport Maria in your personal vehicle
- provide reminders and verbal prompts to complete direct care (bathing, dressing, eating, taking medication, etc.)
- provide reminders and verbal prompts to maintain housekeeping (disinfecting, sweeping, laundry, washing dishes, etc.)
- provide partial assistance and coaching with meal preparation (cook using kitchen utensils and appliances, etc.)
- provide partial assistance with verbal communication, decision-making, and emotional regulation
- track medical and financial documentation according to CV policies
- track daily progress notes according to CV policies
Benefits
- Overtime available, not required
- 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision and alternative care (naturopathic, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, etc.)
- Free Costco Membership
- Free, confidential mental health support
- PTO (120 hours within first year)
- Paid Time Off for Bereavement & Jury Duty
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Retirement match & savings program
- And much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
