Direct Support Professional - Canby

Hiring Incentive: $1,000

Additional Vaccination Appreciation Incentive: $200

Mt. Angel, OR

General Position Summary

Are you a caring person? Are you compassionate to others? Do you want to make a difference in another person’s life?

If you said yes to these questions, applying for a Direct Support Professional position at Catholic Community Services (CCS) may be one of the best decisions of your career. At CCS, not only will you to work with extraordinary people, you will receive a competitive wage ($15.00 - $16.00 an hour), be eligible for a $1,000 hiring incentive, earn 20 days of paid time off in your first year of employment and have excellent company paid health benefits. CCS is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has been serving the community for over 80 years. We are committed to providing the best care for those that we serve and advancement opportunities for our staff. Join us today! Become a champion in the lives of others!

Pay: $15.15 - $16.39 an hour depending on experience and education

Hiring Incentive: $1,000

ADDITIONAL Vaccination Appreciation Incentive: $200

Schedule: Day/Swing/Nights - Full time/Part Time/Flex

Location: Mt. Angel, OR

Hiring Immediately!!

Benefits we provide:

• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA and more!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Wellness Activity Discounts
• On the job training and CPR/First Aid certification
• Annual performance evaluations and pay increases
• Employee to client ratio 3:1
• Employee appreciation events

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred or any equivalent basic reading, writing, computer and math skills. Work related knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Be able to lift up to 65 pounds for a total of up to 130 pounds in a two-person lift.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license (or the ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver license within 30 days of hire) and a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability policy and personal automobile liability insurance coverage.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or valid exception.

Preferred Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Individual Support Plans, Emergency Response Procedures, OAR applicable standards and other state requirements, Self Determination Principles and Practices, Person/Resident Rights
• Knowledge regarding Adult Residential Services Program policies, procedures, and statement of purpose.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and all other required CCS training. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and appropriately with verbal or non-verbal individuals.
• Ability to follow nurse, physician, dental, and health care professional’s direction for care.
• Ability to gather data and document accurately in written and electronic format.
• Ability to complete and be competent in core competencies.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize workload, complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to drive a full-size passenger van equipped with a wheelchair lift.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work with all the people we serve.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to follow direction and be accurate.
• Ability to respond to changing health care needs.

Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes

Under the supervision of Adult Resident Services Supervisor and the daily direction and monitoring of the Shift Coordinator. Performs the following essential functions:

• Relate to residents in a continuous, consistent, warm, caring, age-appropriate manner.
• Perform personal care activities with all residents as needed including but not limited to: personal hygiene care, brushing teeth, brushing hair, bathing/showering, toileting, changing adult incontinence pads, feeding (oral and gastric tube-if prescribed), dressing and any other activities of daily living for adults.
• Responsible for implementing the training programs and developmental activities that comprise the Individual Support of each medically fragile or behavioral resident and for responding appropriately to immediate or urgent or emergent resident needs, such as injuries and illness and provide or obtain assistance as needed.
• Provide resident medication administration according to agency policy as ordered and assigned by personal care physician.
• Document the progress of each resident using approved data collection methods to maintain accurate records of the expenditure of agency and personal funds.
• Perform household cleaning and maintenance tasks including but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning toilets/sinks, washing windows, washing dishes, washing/folding laundry to assure the residents’ environment meets or exceeds established standards for health and safety.
• Participate in residents care plans by facilitating and/or performing meal preparation in accordance with dietician orders, shopping, purchasing, planning of recreational/entertainment activities and accompany residents during such activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident records and information to adhere to agency policy, county and state regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment by using safe lifting techniques at all times, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE’s) and fully participating in emergency evacuation drills, reporting all staff related injuries to the supervisor by the end of the shift on which they occur, and report hazardous conditions or other safety and health concerns to the supervisor immediately when observed as required by Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• Assist and/or mentor in the orientation and training of another staff. Attend and actively participate in agency and resident related meetings and during in-service training opportunities.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.