Caregiver for 18yr old (1F0186G)

Family Relief Resources LLC.

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Part-time or Full-time work options

Holiday pay (time and a half)

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid vacation

401k with employer match

Paid sick days

Paid continuing education

Free gym membership

Job summary

Family Relief Resources LLC is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to support an 18-year-old client in the Portland area. You will help with daily activities, transportation to events, and skill-building in a respectful, empowering way.

Ideal candidates are active, reliable, and compassionate, with 1+ year caregiving experience and the ability to work 15+ hours per month plus some evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

1+ year caregiving experience preferred.
Ability to lift or assist with mobility as needed.
CPR/First Aid certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Engage client in activities (video games, biking, swimming, hiking).
Assist with simple meal prep when needed.
Support with hygiene and daily living tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Reliability

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

Timekeeping app

Smartphone use

Job description

Who we are:

At Family Relief Resources (FRR), our mission is to provide families and clients with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities with the quality, person-centered daily care they need. We provide qualified DSPs who have a passion and drive to help these individuals, with a positive, stable, and highly compensated work opportunity. We recognize this is a special gift and we are dedicated to helping every DSP to find the client they are meant to help.

Location: West of Portland
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 2:30pm - 9:30 pm and Saturday-Sunday (4–6-hour shifts)

We are seeking a friendly, active, and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support an energetic 18-year-old young man who thrives on connection and fun. He enjoys playing Xbox and Wii, riding bikes, swimming in the summer, going on walks/hikes, and visiting the zoo. He is looking for someone who can take him to his activities, including basketball and community events. He’s looking for someone who can be both a supportive caregiver and a friend. Academically he is at a 1st-grade level. He enjoys helping out with snacks and meals as he builds his independence skills. He is a very picky eater, so meals will mainly be prepared by his mother but may require assistance with meal prep when she is unavailable. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being active, engaging in games and outdoor activities, and supporting a young adult in developing life skills in a respectful and empowering way.

Responsibilities:

Engage in activities such as video games, biking, swimming, hiking (weather permitting)
Supporting with simple meal prep when family is unable to assist (i.e. chicken nuggets)
Support with hygiene when needed.
Provide companionship and emotional support
Adapt to the client’s developmental and communication style

Requirements:

At least 1 year of caregiving experience with adults

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In Home Care Giver Responsibilities and Duties:

This role involves caring for a client on an individual basis in their home environment as well as taking them out into the community to learn skills and socialize. This role varies depending on the client but can involve teaching skills of independent living such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping and cleaning. Family Relief Resources is not a physical facility -100% of activities happen in the community or a client’s home.

The day-to-day duties of the DSP role requires:

Smart Phone - The state requires all client visits to be tracked with GPS location verification at clock in/out. You will need a smart phone to access the timekeeping application once you arrive at the client’s location.
Driving - Have a valid license and car with current insurance. Some clients will need transportation.
Documenting - Must create and enter specific progress notes after each shift. Also, a progress report is due once per quarter.
Scheduling - Each DSP has a set schedule and must be able to maintain this with clients.
Reliability - Because Family Relief Resources is not a facility, we need reliable employees who can work independently, show up for their shifts, and be excellent communicators with their client’s families and with our agency.
Patient, Kind, and Positive - Helping those with disabilities requires a person who can be patient in all situations, show kindness, and have a positive attitude toward the client and other members of the client’s family even in challenging situations.
Flexibility - Being able to adjust to different types of personalities and disabilities from day to day.

Minimum Job Requirements:

18 years or older
Pass a Criminal History Check.
Work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 3 months of hire)
State required online training courses (pre-hire and within 3 months of hire)
Continuing Education (24 hours per year)
Basic knowledge of technology, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, submitting daily and quarterly shift reports, communication with office and client family, and additional requirements as needed.
Has direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying levels of support needs (Including experience with intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities).
Understand requirements of maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information.
Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders.
Be able to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others.
Be able to respond to emergency situations when services are being delivered.

Direct Support Professional / In Home Care Giver Benefits Include: