Direct Support Professional (Adults)

Albertina Kerr Centers; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical coverage

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Albertina Kerr Centers is seeking dedicated care staff to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes in Oregon City. You will assist with daily living activities, including meals, hygiene, and personal care, while learning and following Behavior Support Plans under supervision.

The role involves transporting clients, coordinating with families and medical staff, and contributing to a respectful, empowering home environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn basic cooking and cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in group homes with daily living activities.
• Assist with medications as directed by staff.
• Provide personal care and help with meals, dressing, hygiene, and cleaning.
• Monitor health signs and respond to concerns.
• Transport individuals as needed and communicate with families and professionals.

Skills

Social skills

Mobility & lifting

Flexible & learnable

Job description

Job Location: Group Homes in Oregon City - Oregon City, OR 97045
Position Type: Full Time (30+ hours per week)
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Job Category: IDD Residential Care

Overview

Help people with disabilities build skills and experience to live their best lives. At Albertina Kerr, we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. Our adult group homes support and empower individuals to thrive within their communities. Each person is unique, so job duties vary. Each day, you\'ll support adults in being successful in what they want to do, with tasks such as help with medications, cooking, dressing, personal hygiene, and cleaning. You will provide skill building and guidance to create a bright future for people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive 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.

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 all background check, reference, and agency driving requirements
• Driving eligibility for day and swing shifts includes a current and valid driver\'s license, at least two years of driving experience verifiable through the DMV, and no more than two moving violation infractions in the past two years