Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver
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Job Location:
Eugene, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
- Valid drivers license required
- Reliable transportation with ability to use personal vehicle on the job 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
- Good communication is key in this role. Youll rely on your reading writing and communication skills to document care follow support plans and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
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
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Acquisition
- Data Entry
- Commissioning
- Administration Office
- Arbitration
About Company
At Dungarvin, we're not just a national company; we're a family of caring, passionate, and dedicated team members working together nationwide to offer top-notch, community-based support. Our mission is simple: We're here to provide exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectu ... View more
