Horizon Project, Inc
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Horizon Project, Inc, Hermiston, Oregon, United States, 97838
Description
Horizon Project is a non-profit that provides 24/7 care and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for compassionate and dependable people to support our clients in group homes and apartments. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help our clients with daily living skills, housekeeping, cooking, personal care, and community outings. No prior experience or certifications are required!
Starting Pay:
$16 - $18.50 per hour, DOE (Full pay scale maxes out at $22)
Job Duties
Administer client medications according to doctor's orders and document it on the computer (Therap)
Promote client independence and help them reach their personal goals
Keep the client's home clean and safe in compliance with state licensing and OSHA requirements
Assist with monitoring client money and state benefits
Help clients bathe and shower, brush their teeth, and go to the bathroom
Cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping
Go with clients on community outings (museum, concerts, county fair)
Use a company vehicle to transport clients around the community
Calmly respond to client behaviors or verbal aggression
Schedule
Day/Swing/Graveyard shifts, during the week or during the weekends (openings may vary based on location)
Consistent schedule every week
Opportunities for overtime (not mandatory)
Weekend shift differential: +$1 per hour on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Benefits
Paid sick and vacation
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (partially company paid)
Casual dress code
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for federal student loans
Paid, on-the-job training
Annual raises
Company vehicle provided for client transportation
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old
Must pass a background check (renewed every 2 years)
Must pass a drug test
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (written and spoken)
Horizon Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Horizon Project is a non-profit that provides 24/7 care and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for compassionate and dependable people to support our clients in group homes and apartments. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help our clients with daily living skills, housekeeping, cooking, personal care, and community outings. No prior experience or certifications are required!
Starting Pay:
$16 - $18.50 per hour, DOE (Full pay scale maxes out at $22)
Job Duties
Administer client medications according to doctor's orders and document it on the computer (Therap)
Promote client independence and help them reach their personal goals
Keep the client's home clean and safe in compliance with state licensing and OSHA requirements
Assist with monitoring client money and state benefits
Help clients bathe and shower, brush their teeth, and go to the bathroom
Cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping
Go with clients on community outings (museum, concerts, county fair)
Use a company vehicle to transport clients around the community
Calmly respond to client behaviors or verbal aggression
Schedule
Day/Swing/Graveyard shifts, during the week or during the weekends (openings may vary based on location)
Consistent schedule every week
Opportunities for overtime (not mandatory)
Weekend shift differential: +$1 per hour on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Benefits
Paid sick and vacation
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (partially company paid)
Casual dress code
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for federal student loans
Paid, on-the-job training
Annual raises
Company vehicle provided for client transportation
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old
Must pass a background check (renewed every 2 years)
Must pass a drug test
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (written and spoken)
Horizon Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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