Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - Part-time

What You Get to Do:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) 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!
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.
Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
Provide transportation in the community
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
Why This Role:
Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
Positively impact someone’s life.
Gain health care experience to further your career.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
Previous experience as a caregiver and/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 (M-F 9am-5pm for two weeks)
Have a passion to help others through person-centered care
People-oriented and have a team approach
Dependable, adaptable, and flexible
Good communication is key in this role. You’ll 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

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No