Direct Support Professionals / Caregiver - Float Staff
- Full-time
Company Description
At Dungarvin, you can make someone's life better! As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Float Staff , you will play a crucial role by providing compassionate care while enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
- Hiring immediately
- Hourly Rate: Starting $20.50
- Full-time
- Opportunities for internal growth & career advancement
- Medical, Dental, Vision eligibility for full time employee
- Supplementary insurance
- FREE Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with match
- PTO that accrues with tenure
- Employee referral bonus program
- PayActiv – Access 50% of your wages before pay day
- Pet Insurance available
- Paid Training and Referral bonus Program
Job Description
Do you thrive on variety, meeting new people, and are passionate about providing care?
If so, Dungarvin has a unique opportunity available in our Supported Living and Residential Group Home programs and are looking for an exceptional candidate who has a passion for person-centered advocacy and choice.
The Full-Time Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver provides in-home care within the Eugene, Oregon area and will provide full-time staffing support for open and/or temporary positions to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).
This position requires a dependable candidate who is flexible in their schedule, works well independently, and has exceptional communication and decision-making skills. Float DSP's are adaptable and will have the necessary skill set to be able to work at multiple community-based residential homes.
What You’ll Do
- This is a full-time position
- Provide client care in a float capacity for schedules, emergencies, or fill-in assignments at designated residential homes
- Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Provide companionship and personalized care with respect and dignity while encouraging independence and self-care.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Implementing positive behavior supports
- Prepare meals and snacks.
- Light household duties
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Community activities and outings
- Assist with transportation needs
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule (including weekends)
- Previous DSP/Caregiving experience required
- Must have valid driver's license & reliable transportation
- Must be able and willing to learn different supports, from medical to behavioral
- Have a passion to help others
- Works well independently
- Dependable and adaptable
- Excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Must be able to provide references
- 18 years of age or older (required)
- Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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