Direct Support Professional — 24/7 Caregiver with Benefits

Horizon Project, Inc.; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Partially paid medical, dental, and视觉

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

On-the-job training

Annual raises

Company vehicle for client transport

Consistent schedule every week

Casual dress code

Job summary

Horizon Project, Inc. is hiring compassionate caregivers to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and the community in Oregon. Openings exist in Residential & Supported Living, Day Support, and Job Coaching.

No prior experience or certifications are required, but experience may affect starting pay. Responsibilities include administering medications as directed, assisting with personal care, helping with finances, transporting clients to appointments,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass an ODHS Criminal background check (renewed every 3 years).
• Must pass a drug test.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Must be able to use a computer (typing, internet navigation, email).

Responsibilities

• Give clients their medications.
• Help clients manage and track their money.
• Help clients shower, brush teeth, and go to the bathroom.
• Assist with housework like cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Make sure the clients are healthy and notify a supervisor if there is a health concern.
• Drive clients to medical appointments or jobs.
• Take clients on community outings (museum, library, county fair, etc.).
• Work with a diverse team to ensure quality client care.
• Plan fun activities for clients.
• Use a computer every shift to document client activities and medications.
• Quick response to medical emergencies.
• Remain calm in a chaotic environment.
• Be understanding that client conditions may result in physical or verbal outbursts.
• Report all suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of clients.

Skills

Medication administration

Money management assistance

English communication

Computer/documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Horizon Project, Inc. is hiring compassionate caregivers to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and the community in Oregon. Openings exist in Residential & Supported Living, Day Support, and Job Coaching.

No prior experience or certifications are required, but experience may affect starting pay. Responsibilities include administering medications as directed, assisting with personal care, helping with finances, transporting clients to appointments,