Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
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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 in the community; driving individuals to activities appointments and errands.
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Implement positive behavior supports.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
- Valid drivers license required
- Reliable transportation with ability to use personal vehicle on the job is required
- Weekend availability is required
- Previous experience as Direct Support Professional caregiver or supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is 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
Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
