Direct Support Professional (Adults)
About The Position
Albertina Kerr is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes in Oregon City, Oregon. The role helps people build skills and experience so they can lead self-determined lives in their communities. Individual duties vary according to each person’s needs and goals and may include assistance with medication, cooking, dressing, personal hygiene, and cleaning. The position provides personal care, skill-building, guidance, and support at home and in the community. Although employees are assigned to a primary group home, they may be asked to support other group homes. The position is full-time, defined as 30 or more hours per week, and pays $20.00 per hour. No education level is required. A paid two-week training program is provided.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have great social skills.
- Be able to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
- Know basic cooking skills and be willing to learn new recipes.
- Know basic cleaning skills.
- Be willing to be flexible and learn new skills.
- Meet background-check and reference-check requirements.
- Have a current and valid driver's license and no more than two driving infractions in the last two years, consistent with the organization's driving requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for applicants who can work at least one weekend day.
Responsibilities
- Positively influence the lives of people served and help them live their best lives.
- Provide high-quality personal care, including assistance with medication, cooking, dressing, personal hygiene, and cleaning.
- Connect with people important to the person served to provide effective support.
- Ensure the rights of people served are recognized, respected, promoted, and upheld.
- Assist people served in the community, on home visits, and on trips.
- Drive motor vehicles to transport people served, run errands, or conduct other assigned business.
- Communicate professionally with family members, community members, medical professionals, and others.
- Learn and follow Behavior Support Plans for people served.
- Perform nursing tasks as trained and assigned by a nurse.
- Observe and respond to concerns regarding general health and specific conditions.
- Monitor and track vital signs, weight, sleep, mood, and other relevant information.
- Provide support at other group homes when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Benefits
- Paid two-week training program.
- 100% paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid holidays.
- Generous paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
