Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregiver

Company Description

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. 

We are now hiring for a Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Caregiver for the Portland, Oregon community!  

Wage: Starting at $20.00 per hour and increases to $20.50 after 90 days

Schedule: Full-time 

Job Description

Working as a DSP, you will be able to assist in a residential group home or supported living setting. The DSP (caregiver) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.  

What You'll 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.

• 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 based on eligibility requirements
• 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

• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail-oriented
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• 18 years or older
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
• Valid driver’s license*
• Reliable transportation

*Candidates without a valid driver's license can be considered for overnight shifts