Direct Support Professional (Adults)

Albertina Kerr; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full benefits (medical/dental/vision)

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Albertina Kerr in Gresham, OR seeks caring professionals to support adults with disabilities in group homes. You will assist with daily living, personal care, meals, and health monitoring, guided by Behavior Support Plans. Driving may be required to accompany residents on appointments and activities.

We value empathy, reliability, and the ability to work weekends. A 2-week paid training and comprehensive benefits are offered to help you grow in a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
• Knows basic cooking skills and is willing to learn new recipes
• Knows basic cleaning skills and is flexible to learn new tasks
• Preference for applicants who can work at least one weekend day
• Must meet background/reference checks and driving requirements (license, limited infractions)

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with disabilities in group homes to perform daily living activities
• Provide high-quality personal care and support for medications as trained
• Support residents with cooking, dressing, hygiene, and cleaning tasks
• Transport residents to appointments or activities as needed
• Communicate professionally with family, medical professionals, and staff
• Follow Behavior Support Plans and monitor health and wellbeing
• Perform nursing tasks as trained by a Nurse and report concerns

Skills

Great social skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic cooking skills

Basic cleaning skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Help people with disabilities build skills and experience to live their best lives! At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. Are you inspired to take an active role in supporting adults with disabilities? At Kerr's adult group homes, we support and empower individuals with the goal of helping them thrive as they lead self-determined lives within their communities. Every person is unique, so job duties vary. Each day, you'll support adults in being successful in what they want to do. Common tasks involve help with medications, cooking, dressing, personal hygiene and cleaning. Make a positive impact by providing skill building and guidance. Together, let's create a bright future for people with disabilities.

Positively influence the lives of people, helping them to live their best life. Provide high-quality personal care. Connect with people important to the person to provide the best support Ensure the rights of all people served are recognized, respected, promoted, and upheld. Assist the people served in the community, on home visits, and on trips. Drives motor vehicles to transport people we serve, run errands, or other business as assigned. Communicate professionally with family members, community members, medical professionals, and others. Learn and follow Behavior Support Plans for people we support. Perform nursing tasks as trained and assigned by a Nurse. Observe and respond to concerns regarding general health and specific conditions. Monitor and track vital signs, weight, sleep, mood, etc. Although assigned to a primary group home, support may be needed at other group homes. Other duties as assigned or needed.

Position covered under SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Benefits

• Paid 2-week training program to teach you the skills you need
• 100% paid medical/dental/vision plans
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Great social skills
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
• Knows basic cooking skills and willing to learn new recipes
• Knows basic cleaning skills
• Willing to be flexible and learn new skills
• Preference for applicants who can work at least one weekend day.
• Ability to meet background check, and reference check requirements, and organization's driving requirements of having a current and valid driver's license and no more than two driving infractions in the last two years.