Caregiver (DSP)

OPPO, LLC; Midvale (UT); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

OPPO is hiring a part-time Caregiver (DSP) in Midvale, UT. You will work directly with individuals with disabilities, following individualized care plans to promote independence and community engagement.

You will provide supervision, support daily living activities, and participate in community experiences, ensuring safety and well-being for clients and colleagues. Training and a compassionate mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for or supporting people with disabilities.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans and document progress.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Build positive, respectful relationships with the individuals you support.
• Provide active supervision and meaningful engagement based on each client’s care plan.
• Help clients develop social, physical, emotional, and independent-living skills.
• Support activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, eating, and personal care.
• Assist clients in activities, outings, appointments, and community experiences.
• Recognize and communicate changes in a client’s needs or level of care.
• Communicate clearly with Team Leads and the client care team.
• Complete client documentation accurately and on time.
• Complete required training and compliance requirements, including Huddles, SOAR, and CPR.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work for every shift.

Connaissances

Caregiving experience

Description du poste

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Caregiver (DSP)

PartTime Midvale, UT, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Direct Support Professional (DSP) PART-TIME

Make a Difference. Build Connections. Change Lives.

At OPPO, our Direct Support Professionals are at the heart of what we do.

As a DSP, you’re more than support—you’re a coach, encourager, problem-solver, and trusted partner. You’ll work directly with people with disabilities, helping them build greater independence, develop meaningful life skills, connect with their communities, and enjoy the everyday experiences many of us take for granted.

Depending on the program, you may support individuals in their homes or out in the community. Every client is different, and every day can be different. You’ll follow individualized care plans while helping create the safe, happy, and healthy OPPOrtunities our clients deserve.

If you’re dependable, energetic, compassionate, and looking for work where you can actually see the difference you make, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a DSP, you will:

• Build positive, respectful relationships with the individuals you support.
• Provide active supervision and meaningful engagement based on each client’s individual care plan.
• Help clients develop social, physical, emotional, and independent-living skills.
• Support activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, restroom needs, eating, and other personal-care needs.
• Help clients participate in activities, outings, appointments, and community experiences..
• Recognize and communicate changes in a client’s needs or level of care.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with Team Leads and other members of the client care team.
• Complete required client documentation accurately and on time.
• Complete required training and compliance requirements, including Huddles, SOAR, and CPR.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work for every scheduled shift.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude with clients, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Help create an environment where the safety, happiness, and health of both clients and employees come first.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who are dependable, engaged, patient, and ready to be part of a team.

• Experience caring for or supporting people with disabilities.

You’ll Also Need To

• Have reliable transportation.
• Safely transport clients as part of your work.
• Remain alert, attentive, and engaged throughout your shift.
• Work effectively in active environments that may include large groups, high-energy situations, elopement risks, emotional escalation, aggression, or other challenging behaviors.
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with the entire client care team.

Physical Requirements

This position may require:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Safely assisting with client transfers and using mechanical lifts when required.
• Working in homes or environments where cats, dogs, or other pets may be present. Reasonable accommodation may be available for qualifying medical needs.
• Safely assisting and supervising clients in a variety of home and community environments.

Why Work at OPPO?

This isn't just a job where you clock in and count the hours. Your work matters.

You’ll help people experience greater independence, confidence, friendship, community connection, and quality of life—and you’ll be part of a team committed to making those OPPOrtunities possible.

Benefits May Include

• PTO 4 All — including part-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Status: Nonexempt / Hourly
Reports To: Team Lead
Direct Reports: None

About OPPO

OPPO provides person-centered, long-term home and community-based services, including employment services, to people in Colorado, Arizona and Utah.

Our team of more than 175 people is empowered to create safe, happy, and healthy OPPOrtunities for the people we serve and for one another.

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, connected, and fulfilling life—and we're especially committed to creating those opportunities for people who might otherwise be marginalized.

Come do work that matters. Come create OPPOrtunities.