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.
• 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

• 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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