Caregiver (DSP)

Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) – JOB POSTING

Apply today – seeking Professional Caregiver for full and part-time shifts!

Thriving Lives Care provides 24 hour residential support to Adults with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities. TLC’s Mission is to provide a residential space where individuals feel safe, supported and have opportunity to Thrive. Our DSP’s are the key in helping us meet our mission and goals. They offer daily interactions, model positive behavior, offer social engagement and provide support with activities of daily living. Without a caring, reliable, supportive team… people cannot thrive.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: DSP (Full and Part Time positions available) Pay Range $17.00 – $20.00/hr (Overtime and bonus opportunities available)

ASK ABOUT OUR WEEKEND FLEX POSITION AVAILABLE TO START AT $19.00 – $22.00/hr .

Position Purpose:

To provide direct support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in our homes. Our role is to help our residents be as independent as their abilities allow, while providing guidance, structure and support in areas where their disability may impede them from their goals otherwise.
Responsibilities of a Professional Caregiver
DSP provide Individuals with support in activities of daily living. Supports may include, but not limited to, bathing/hygiene, feeding, medical supports/med management, Hoyer transport, behavior supports, activities/social interactions, money management/guidance, etc. DSP’s follow Oregon Administrative Rules, agency guidelines and Individual support plans to provide care as deemed appropriate by the individuals team.

Position Supervisors

• House Manager

• Chief Operating Officer

• Executive Director

Qualifications

Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Approved Background Clearance

Reliable transportation to the work site

Access to a telephone

Must be able to meet minimum training requirements and complete renewals as assigned

Must be 21 if required to drive an approved TLC vehicle and maintain a valid Driver’s License, acceptable Driving Record

Reliable, Caring and Willing to support anothers’ needs.

Job Perks and Benefit options for FULL TIME employees:

Medical, Dental, Vision opportunities

Life insurance options

Retirement match at 4%

Bonus opportunities available based on performance

Competitive pay –Paid Semi-monthly with Direct Deposit options

Paid Time off, holiday pay

Various Shift opportunities available – Day, Swing, Grave, Weekends.

Employee Contests, incentives and recognitions

Health Advocates and life advisors

LifeMart - Cost savings discounts across an array of services

Overtime often available

Paid Training and advancement opportunities

Make a difference in an individual's life

TLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER. WE EMBRACE DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FORM. WE PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, PROTECTED VETERAN OR DISABLED STATUS, OR GENETIC INFORMATION.

Beyond all, Applicants must have Patience, Understanding and willingness to facilitate opportunities for our residents to THRIVE. If you are ready to work for a company striving to do some good in the world… come apply here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Gresham, OR 97080 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20