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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Full-time

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 work at least one weekend day
  • 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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