Caregiver (DSP) - Kind-Hearted, Engaging Man
Are you looking for a meaningful caregiving job? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect position for you!
UCP Oregon is an exciting and empowering place to work. We help adults who experience developmental disabilities to live the life of their dreams—whether that’s living independently, working in a great job, or pursuing their interests and hobbies.
We’re currently seeking a caregiver “Personal Assistant” for a kind-hearted, engaging man who lives in his own apartment in NE Portland.
He is easy-going and loves others with a big sense of humor that can match his own. He enjoys his independence above all else and has a variety of interests such as watching old-time movies, listening to old country and psychobilly rock albums, meeting up with friends in the community, and collecting trucks and trains.
You’ll support him with daily living activities including showering, bathroom use, transfers, dressing, and medication administration. You’ll also assist with household chores and meal preparation. He is eager to work with a personal assistant who will listen to him and allow him to be as independent as possible.
He lives close to the MAX for those who rely on public transit and together you will often take the MAX or TriMet to travel to and from various locations.
You’ll work two shifts per week totaling 42 hours: Friday 9a to Saturday 9p and Monday 2p to 8p.You’ll also work your regular hours on Agency holidays.
Benefits:
$18.00 per hour. Annual wage increase based on satisfactory performance.
Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
Holiday pay (double pay for the first 12 hours of any agency holiday shift that you work).
Great medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
3 weeks of paid time off, rising to 4 weeks after 5 years of service at UCP.
Mileage reimbursement if choosing to drive for UCP.
401k retirement plan with up to 4% employer match.
Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Be able to pass our pre-hiring screenings, including a reference check, a physical with a lifting test of 50lbs, and a criminal history background check.
Driving on the job is optional—if choosing to drive for UCP, you must be at least 18 years old, have a current driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, at least two years of driving experience, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
Experience in the mental health or developmental disability field preferred, but not required.
To Apply:
It’s easy to apply! Visit http://www.ucpaorwa.org/careers.html and look for the “Caregiver (DSP) - Kind-Hearted, Engaging Man” job opening. Then answer a few fast questions and send a resume and cover letter.
UCP Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. UCP considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people who experience disabilities to apply.
Find out more about UCP at: http://www.ucpaorwa.org/.