Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver
We are hiring for a nightshift position! We are looking for a kind, compassionate individual who is ambitious to learn and care for adults, whom have profound intellectual and developmental disabilities, to join our exquisite and professional team. We have a full-time position open currently and are located in Milwaukie, OR.
Schedule is set. We are currently hiring full-time position for nightshift: Friday-Saturday 8:45pm - 8:45am and Sunday 8:45pm-8am. Se abla Espanol!
Please contact Denise at 503-481-5307 for additional questions or to set up a phone interview. Only serious inquiries please.
Some details about the position and company below!
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a caregiver who provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation (when applicable), medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Our setting is considered a medical home, therefore medication and food administrations are done via g-tube or j-tube. As a candidate you must be comfortable with this task - however, it's important to know that anyone can learn how to provide this unique care (more details during the interview). Our medical home setting is licensed to hold a maximum capacity of 5 residents so work load will never be greater than caring for 5 wonderful and unique individuals.
Wages:
All staff start at $19/hour for orientation which includes 2 weeks of hands training (additional hands on training will be available as needed). Pay increase is immediate once 90 day trial (training and orientation) is completed (more details on this during interview). Training and orientation also includes all the require licensing certifications to be completed which our training team will assist you to achieve during this time. Overtime pay is available. Pay checks are paid twice a month. No experience necessary, just a kind heart that is willing to learn and ready to work!
A little bit about Wings of Hope PDX LLC
Mission:
At Wings of Hope PDX LLC our staff works together as a team; “teamwork makes the dream work”. Our team passionately strives to bring hope and joy by improving the overall quality of life for adults with profound intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are committed in assisting our residents (our home has a max capacity of 5) to achieve their highest level of independence and self-worth by providing appropriate supports. We are also dedicated to promoting choices, protecting their rights, and believe that each resident is entitled to respect and dignity in a comfortable home-like setting.
Vision:
Our vision is to exceed the expectations of our residents and their families in providing outstanding care, promoting autonomy resulting in improved quality of life. Our team is committed to providing comfort and dignity through physical, emotional, and health maintenance support.
Values:
Provide the highest quality of personalized care, service, and continuity of care
Maintain confidentiality and personal privacy - HIPAA
Treat everyone with respect and dignity as we would like to be treated: “be kinder then necessary” is our one of mottos
Work as a team “teamwork makes the dream work”
Acknowledge and embrace religious, ethnic and cultural diversity
Enable staff’s personal professional development
Encourage resident and family empowerment through education and choice
Qualifications:
No experience needed as training on the job is provided for those who are willing and eager to learn (this is truly a job any kind, willing, and hardworking person can do)
Must be 21 years or older for the nightshift position (usually 18 or older)
Preferred to have a high school diploma or GED (not required)
Must be willing to learn, retain information, and be an able-bodied worker
Must be able to push and pull a resident using DME (durable medical equipment)
Must have verbal English language proficiency
Preferred to have written English language proficiency as well
Must be consistent, punctual, and flexible
Must have or strive for great interdisciplinary and communication skills
Must be a "team player" - this job is surrounded by teamwork
Must have your CPR/First Aide Certificate (this can be achieved during our training program as well)
Must pass the background check through ORCHARDS (Oregon Criminal History and Abuse Records Data System) which is a requirement from the Oregon Department of Human Services (management will run this)
Core job responsibilities:
Provide personalized care for each resident in regards to their individual needs
Have great interpersonal skills in working together alongside direct support professionals (DSP) as a team
Ensure a clean, safe, and protected environment
Assist resident with activities of daily living (dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, etc.)
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional via g-tube or j-tube
Complete all appropriate documentation to verify work activities
Benefits for Employees that are Covered By Employer - (eligibility requirements apply):
Kaiser Permanente insurance (100% employer paid for employees)
Kaiser dental (100% employer paid for employees)
PTO (paid time off vacation and sick)
Double pay for any major holidays worked
Direct deposit available
Wages (review from above):
All staff start at $19/hour for orientation which includes 2 weeks of hands training (additional hands on training will be available as needed). Pay increase is immediate once 90 day trial (training and orientation) is complete (more details during interview). Overtime pay is available. Pay checks are paid twice a month.
Come and join our wonderful team and get your wings at “Wings of Hope PDX LLC”.
Please contact Denise at 503-481-5307 for additional questions or to set up a phone interview. Only serious inquiries please.
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We look forward to hearing from you!