Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver - Float
Dungarvin
76 Centennial Loop, Eugene, 97401-7913, OR
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.
The Full-Time Float Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver provides direct 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 homes.
What You’ll Do
- 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
Benefits
- 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) 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
Required Qualifications
- Must be available to work Tuesday-Friday and every other weekend; schedule for this role is evening/overnight shift
- 1+ years of DSP/Caregiving experience required, preferably in residential services
- 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
