We have DSP care-giving jobs in Milwaukie, West Linn and Oregon City, Oregon. NWMH is committed to the integration of our consumers into everyday life rather than the isolation that too often occurs due to perceived but incorrect assumptions about people with intellectual challenges. We provide challenging opportunities for dependable staff who enjoy supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. You will assist consumers with all activities of daily living, including medication, outings, shopping, personal care, and daily challenges. But we can’t do it without YOU!
If you
- Can start at $42,640 a year (40 hr work week) with yearly increases. We pay a starting hourly rate of $20.50 per hour;
- Appreciate paid training while you get state-certified
- Can use medical, dental, and life insurance
- Would enjoy getting 8 recognized holidays off and paid each year
- Earn paid vacation and paid sick leave; and
If you
- Are at least 18 years old
- Have a high school education or GED
- Can pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Can pass a criminal background check
- Answer "No" to a questions of whether or not you have been named as a perpetrator in a substantiated Adult or Child Protective Service investigation.
then we can start you working and earning towards your employment goal.
Opportunities for advancement are offered.
Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life. We want that for you.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Deliver training, support, and assistance to consumers in the areas of personal care, recreation, and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
- Participate in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the consumers’ individualized support plan. Your observations and opinions are crucial to tailoring an achievable plan.
- Accurately administer prescribed medications to consumers as ordered by physicians.
- Accurately complete required documentation including but not limited to program data, incident reports, daily log, progress notes, and health records.
- Ensure consumers’ health and safety at all times including but not limited to prevention of abuse, performing CPR, perform Standard First Aid, performing Heimlich procedure, and evacuate consumers in case of a fire.
- Prepare consumers’ meals following published menus.
Apply NWMH 1020 Portland Avenue Gladstone, OR 97267 503-655-6674 or at ben.nwmh@outlook.com
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person