DSP Caregiver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Vacation time

Insurance (medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid on-the-job training

Annual raises

Company vehicle

Job summary

Horizon Project, Inc. in Pendleton, Oregon is seeking compassionate caregivers to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and during community outings. No prior experience or certifications are required, but training is provided.

Applicants must be at least 18, pass a background check and drug test, and communicate clearly in English. A company vehicle is provided for client transportation; PSLF eligibility, paid on-the-job training, and annual raises are

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 (basic skills - typing, internet navigation, email).

Responsibilities

• Administer client medications.
• Help clients manage their money and state benefits.
• Help clients shower, brush teeth, and go to the bathroom.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Track overall client health and safety.
• Drive clients to medical appointments.
• Take clients on outings to the museum, state fair, sports games, etc.
• Help clients meet their personal goals.
• Work with a diverse team to ensure quality client care.
• Provide care to male and female clients.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

English communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description

Horizon Project is a nonprofit organization that has been helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1977.

We're looking for compassionate caregivers to help our clients in their homes and help them participate in community outings. No prior experience or certifications are required, but experience may be considered when discussing starting pay.

Pay Scale: $16 - $18.50 depending on experience

Job Duties:

• Administer client medications


• Help clients manage their money and state benefits


• Help clients shower, brush teeth, and go to the bathroom


• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and laundry


• Track overall client health and safety


• Drive clients to medical appointments


• Take clients on outings to the museum, state fair, sports games, etc


• Help clients meet their personal goals


• Work with a diverse team to ensure quality client care


• Provide care to male and female clients

Schedule:

• Options for day shift, swing shift, graveyard shift (varies based on location)


• Consistent schedule every week


• Weekend shift differential: +$1 per hour on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Benefits:

• Sick time and vacation time


• Partially paid medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Company paid life insurance, disability insurance, and employee assistance program


• Employment is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF - See Federal Student Aid website for details)


• Paid, on-the-job training


• Annual raises


• Company vehicle provided for client transportation

Requirements

• 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 (basic skills - typing, internet navigation, email)

Horizon Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer