Job Description

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 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.
• Implement positive behavior supports.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous DSP/Caregiver experience strongly preferred
• 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
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements

Additional Information

Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer

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