Direct Support Professional/Caregiver - Float Staff

At Dungarvin, our primary goal is to create a positive influence in the lives of the people we serve. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing person-centered care. 

As a Float DSP with Dungarvin, you will be traveling between three different homes and providing staffing coverage, fill-in support, covering staff paid time off, and filling open and/or temporary positions to support individual with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).  

Wage: Starting at $21.50 per hour, increasing to $22.00 per hour after 90 days

Schedule: 32 hours guaranteed, some weekends required.

What You Get To Do:

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Transport clients to appointments or other activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

 

Benefits & Perks

• 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 for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Pay Active – access up to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

 

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Previous caregiving experience.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• Ability to travel to three different homes within Portland metro community.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
• Ability to learn different supports from medical to behavioral.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Flexible, dependable, adaptable.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and decision-making skills
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Successful candidates will be required to meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements.