We are an established agency providing 24 hour residential care to children with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
We currently have 3 homes and are preparing to open our 4th!
We are a smaller business and take pride in the kiddos that we provide care for and in the employees that we have supporting them. You are not just another employee here. You are a part of a team and are truly appreciated for the work that you do.
Ready to make a difference and love what you do! Come join a team dedicated to excellence and supportive, innovative, positive culture in the workplace!
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As a direct support professional (DSP), you will be part of a team that provides supports and empowers children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, medical needs and social challenges.
If you are a compassionate, caring individual seeking to make an impact on others we encourage you to join our team!
Open Positions:
2 positions
DSP Positions Variable Shifts
Part Time availability - Full Time availability
Day/swing shifts and Night shift
Qualifications:
· Must be 18 years of age
· Dependable, punctual and flexible
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Pass a criminal history background check
· Job requires frequent lift, push and pull 50 pounds.
. Current active CPR & OIS certifications preferred but not required
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Responsibilities:
· Maintain a clean, safe environment for the people we support free from harassment and abuse.
· Provide quality, compassionate care to the people we support and allow for autonomy as safety permits. Provide support with activities of daily living including, but not limited to: meal preparation, personal hygiene, laundry, household cleaning, chaperone appointments.
· Be a positive, respectful, caring, therapeutic and engaging support person for the people we support.
· Exemplify professionalism and positivity in your interactions with family members, medical professionals and fellow team members.
· Work collaboratively with team members to facilitate success and growth in the people we support.
· Contribute to the development and implementation of individual support plans (ISP) and ensure they are followed and consistently documented.
· Working knowledge and implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BSP), Nursing Care Plans (NCP), Individual Protocols and Oregon Interventions Systems (OIS).
· Ensure all required documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner in accordance with State of Oregon and aHope,INC. expectations.
· Complete all required trainings and maintain competencies.
· Experience with medication administration (preferred, not required), be willing to perform nurse delegated tasks as necessary (training and supervision provided).
· Obtain vital signs and be able to recognize changes in condition.
Work located in Salem, Oregon
