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.
Duties & 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 patients 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.
- Assist with transportation needs.
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license required
- Must have reliable transportation
- 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
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements
Additional Information
- Full Time & part-time; multiple shift opportunities available
- Overtime available
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for full-time employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Pay Active – access up to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Dungarvin is an equal opportunity employer who provides a work environment that is filled with opportunities for personal challenges and rewards. In addition to competitive compensation, benefits and opportunities for growth, we also provide you the chance to make a daily difference in the lives of people with disabilities.