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Job Listing ID:  4014642  Job Title:   Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver 
Application Deadline:  08/04/2024 Job Location:  Portland
Date Posted:  05/08/2024 Hours Worked Per Week:  40
Shift:   Day Shift, Swing Shift, Night Shift, Split Shift
Duration of Job:   Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary:  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. This position pays $20.00 per hour and increases to $20.50 per hour after 90 days.

What's In It For You:
Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
Positively impact someone's life.
Gain healthcare experience to further your career.
Reliable work schedule.
Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.

Benefits & Perks
Full time schedule with your choice of shift preference
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

Job Description
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver offers essential support, positive direction, instruction, and uplifting encouragement to individuals with various abilities, including mental, physical, intellectual, and developmental. Their primary goal is to enhance the quality of life, promote independence, and empower the individuals we serve with a person-centered approach.

What You Get to Do:
Schedule: Full-Time
Wage: Starting at $20.00 per hour, increasing to $20.50 after 90 days
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.
Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit:
Previous caregiving experience
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
18 years or older
Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
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
Job Classification:  Personal Care Aides

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Driver License Information
Required:   Non-Commercial Drivers License  
Compensation
Salary:   $20.00 per Hour
Benefits Offered:   Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Retirement
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 6 months
Education Required:  High School Diploma/GED Minimum Age:  N/A
  Gender:  N/A
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