Direct Support Professional (DSP/Caregiver in Portland)

Full Time
Portland, OR 97220
Posted
Job description

This position is eligible for a $1,000 Sign-On bonus for new full-time hires after 6 months of employment with CCI

Are you:

Someone who wants to help make a difference in people’s lives?

Interested in the healthcare industry but don’t know where to start?

Looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth?

As a Direct Support Professional at CCI, you will directly and positively impact the lives of individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and gain skills that will last you a lifetime! If this sounds like a fit for you please read on, and apply today!

About Us

Center for Continuous Improvement, Inc. (CCI) is a non-profit organization providing residential supports to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oregon since 1993. Our mission is to assure the provision of resident care while supporting individuals in exercising personal choice, as well as achieving equality, dignity, opportunity and inclusion in the community.

We are seeking dependable, compassionate, creative, energetic, self-motivated direct caregivers with a strong work ethic that are looking to make a difference in the lives of youth and adults with developmental disabilities.

What you will get to do as a Direct Support Professional:

  • Provide a positive and fun environment
  • Assist with personal care and hygiene, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Assist with home skills, such as preparing meals, housekeeping, and laundry
  • Medication administration
  • Monitor health and ensure safety
  • Support positive behaviors, and de-escalate challenging ones
  • Maintain records and data entries
  • And more!

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age (Per OAR 411-323-0050 (7)(a))
  • Must have a High school diploma/GED
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
  • Must have reliable transportation (Driver's License NOT required, as long as you possess a current state-issued ID)
  • Impeccable attendance
  • Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as mandated for healthcare workers in the state of Oregon (booster is not required to be considered fully vaccinated)

Details and Benefits:

  • Pay begins at $19.75/hr, with $0.25 raise after 6 months (and positive performance review), $0.20 raise after 1 year and an additional $0.50 for qualified drivers
  • $1,000 Sign-On bonus for new full-time hires after 6 months of employment with CCI, with good attendance/performance and timely training completion
  • DOUBLE (2x) PAY when working on 7 designated holidays per year (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day)
  • Full-time and part-time positions available (day on weekends; swing and graveyard shifts available during week) must have schedule availability and flexibility
  • Overtime usually available (At a rate of $29.63/hr)!
  • Benefits including Medical, Vision and Dental insurance for full-time staff + Sick Leave, and Vacation (a benefits package worth about $8,800 annually!)
  • Paid training provided, including Oregon Intervention System (OIS), CPR & First Aid, Medication Administration, and more!

Availability:

  • Must have some weekend availability; preference is given to candidates with swing (3p-11p) and weekend availability.
  • Cover letter must include days and shifts you are available to work.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law”

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.75 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Signing bonus

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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