Direct Support Professional Caregiver / Caregiver - Float / Traveling

Dungarvin - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Social Assistance

About the position

We are seeking compassionate DSPs to assist individuals with disabilities, including those with behavioral or medical complexities, in our residential programs. You'll support our persons served with activities that focus on increasing their independence, offering coaching, supervision, and role modeling in life skills.

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.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License, proof of insurance and consistent access to a vehicle is required
• Willing to travel to three homes within the Portland metro area (mileage reimbursed)
• Must meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements

Nice-to-haves

• No Experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.

Benefits

• Rates Start at: $21.50/hour for Float Positions
• Guaranteed Full-Time Schedule
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with Match
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & Employee Assistance Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck- early pay access
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
• Paid training and orientation