Dungarvin

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
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Company Description

At Dungarvin, you can make someone's life better! As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Dungarvin, you will play a crucial role by providing compassionate care while enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

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.

What's In It For You

  • $20.00 per hour
  • Hiring immediately
  • Multiple shifts available
  • Full Time & part-time; multiple shift opportunities available
  • Overtime available
  • 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 based on eligibility requirements.
  • 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


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.

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

  • Valid driver's license required
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • 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

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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  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Individual and Family Services

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