Job Description
The Full-Time Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver provides direct care within the Eugene, Oregon area and will provide full-time staffing support for open and / or temporary positions to support individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities (I / DD).
This position requires a dependable candidate who is flexible in their schedule, works well independently, and has exceptional communication and decision-making skills.
Float DSP's are adaptable and will have the necessary skill set to be able to work at multiple homes.
What You’ll Do
- Provide client care in a float capacity for schedules, emergencies, or fill-in assignments at designated residential homes
- Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Provide companionship and personalized care with respect and dignity while encouraging independence and self-care.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Implementing positive behavior supports
- Prepare meals and snacks.
- Light household duties
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Community activities and outings
- Assist with transportation needs
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be available to work Tuesday-Friday and every other weekend
- 1+ years of DSP / Caregiving experience required, preferably in residential services
- Must have valid driver's license & vehicle to travel between programs and provide transportation to clients
- Must be able and willing to learn different supports, from medical to behavioral
- Have a passion to help others
- Works well independently
- Dependable and adaptable
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Must be able to provide references
- 18 years of age or older (required)
- Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DORJ
10 / 16
22 days ago