Part-time Caregiver DSP

Description:

Starting Pay: $16 - $18.50 per hour, DOE

Description: Horizon Project is a non-profit that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support adults with IDD in their homes and on community outings. As a DSP, you’ll provide direct care to clients living in 24/7 group homes and in supported living apartments. Our goal is to make sure our clients are safe, healthy, and fulfilled. DSPs also help the clients go on community outings like the county fair, museum, or concerts. Make a difference in someone's life today!

Part-Time Work Schedule:

We are looking for part-time employees with the availability to pick up shifts within the following availability windows. This is a part-time job so your hours will average less than 30 hours per week, unless otherwise arranged with your direct supervisor.

• Weekday swing shift
• Weekday graveyard shift
• Weekend day shift
• Weekend graveyard shift

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Client medication administration
• Basic house cleaning
• Provide personalized care designed to meet each client's needs
• Assist with client financials and petty cash
• Help the client bathe, go to the bathroom, and brush their teeth
• Cooking, cleaning, and laundry
• Use a computer to complete daily documentation
• Go with clients to the store, museum, library, county fair, or music concerts, etc.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• flexible scheduling
• company vehicle for client transportation
• OregonSaves Retirement Account (no company match)

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment background check by Oregon DHS
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (Verbal & Written)
• Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record (for client transportation in company vehicle)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starting Pay: $16 - $18.50 per hour, DOE (Full pay scale is $16-$22)