Job Description
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver at Dungarvin, you’ll play a vital role in empowering individuals with mental, intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible.
Your compassionate support and hands-on assistance will help maintain their dignity, respect, and quality of life.
Your Responsibilities :
- Provide Direct Care : Travel between three different homes to offer essential support, ensuring the safety, comfort, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
- Foster Independence : Encourage self-care and independence through mentoring, guidance, and personalized care.
- Assist with Daily Living : Help individuals with daily tasks such as moving, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene, ensuring their needs are met with dignity.
- Maintain a Safe Environment : Implement positive behavior supports and assist with mobility and transfers, sometimes using mechanical lift devices.
- Support Community Integration : Participate in community activities and outings, enriching the lives of those you care for.
- Household Assistance : Prepare meals, and snacks, and perform light household duties to create a comfortable and nurturing environment.
- Adapt to Various Needs : Provide flexible staffing coverage, fill-in support for staff during paid time off, and fill in on open or temporary positions.
Qualifications
Hiring Immediately : Float Level 1 & Level 2 Positions
Float Level 1 : will be scheduled for 4 days during the weekdays and every other weekend, with shifts between 6am-10pm. You must be available to work any shift (day or evening) within these hours, Monday through Friday, and every other weekend.
Float Level 2 : will be scheduled for 4 weekdays and every other weekend, with shifts between 3pm-9am. You must be available to work any shift (evening or overnight) during these hours, Monday through Friday, and every other weekend.
What Makes You A Great Fit :
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
- Willing to travel to three homes within the Portland metro area (mileage reimbursed)
- Prior caregiving experience is preferred
- Quick to learn medical and behavioral supports, while being person-centered, patient, and kind
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment while being a positive role model and effective team player.
- Able to follow instructions and proficient in using computers for documentation.
- Flexible, dependable, and adaptable with strong communication, listening, and decision-making skills.
Must meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements
Additional Information
Why This Role :
- Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
- Positively impact someone’s life.
- Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
- Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same
Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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