Direct Support Professional / 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.
- Hourly Rate: Starting at $20.50
- Full Time
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for full-time employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - early pay access
- PAID training and orientation
Job Description
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver Float provides direct care within Supported Living homes in Lane County and will provide staffing support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). This is a full time, permanent position.
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 homes.
What You’ll Do
- Provide client care in a float capacity for schedules, emergencies, or fill-in assignments at designated Supported Living 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
- 1+ years of DSP/Caregiving experience is required. Experience in Supported Living/In-Home care strongly preferred.
- Must have valid driver's license & vehicle to travel between programs and provide transportation to clients
- 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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