Direct Care Staff

Direct Care Staff provide support and care to individuals with severe and persistent mental health challenges. Direct Care Staff are required to perform all duties in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 30935-0100 and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Our staff are compassionate, competent, energetic, and professional. In addition, staff are expected to be patient, fair, firm, consistent and able to deescalate situations using excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Management and Medication Administration

Assist with basic ADL’s if needed

Cook and Prepare meals

Perform light housekeeping

Be a pleasant and supportive companion

Report unusual incidents and chart progress

Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Participates in personal and organizational development

Successfully completes all required orientation, training, and health testing

Provide support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to quickly become proficient in all office technology, required for the position

Ability to manage, prioritize and complete multiple job duties throughout your shift

Knowledge of emergency response, first aid and CPR

Good housekeeping abilities

Cooking skills with attention to dietary constraints

Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards

Respectful and compassionate

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Strong ethics

Physical endurance

Capable of implementing the setting’s emergency procedures and disaster plan

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Ability to de-escalate a stressful environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old

Capable of implementing the facility’s emergency procedures and disaster plan

One year caregiving experience

Clear criminal background check

Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders

Have good communication skills

Experience in Management and Medication Administration

Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B status provided within two weeks of employment

Meet other qualifications when required by contract or financing arrangement approved by the division

Full time employment

12-hour Shifts

night differential

3 positions available