Direct Support Professional North Portland Area
$49,920–$49,920 year
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Portland, Oregon, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$49,920–$49,920 yearSenior Level
Full TimeSenior Level
Job Summary
Support daily routines including cooking, cleaning, and personal care for clients with developmental disabilities while ensuring their safety and well-being. Help individuals engage with the community, follow care plans, and build independent living skills through one-on-one interaction. Communicate with families and teams, complete documentation, and assist with specialized needs like G-tube feeding, mobility transfers, and behavior support plans. Work flexible schedules in North Portland, maintaining consistent, meaningful support tailored to each client's unique goals and family preferences.
Required Qualifications
- 18+ years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ year of caregiving or related experience
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation
- Smartphone required
- Must be able to successfully pass all state-required background checks and meet all ODDS employment eligibility requirements
- CPR/First Aid/AED (or willing to obtain)
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Dependable and shows up
- Positive attitude and flexible mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable working independently
- Experience supporting non verbal individuals with autism
- OIS training
- Nurse delegation training
- Experience with clients who have higher behaviors
- Experience teaching coping and self regulation skills
- Experience with clients who require full support for mobility, transfers, feeding via G-tube, bathing, hygiene, and fire evacuation
- Experience with clients who are wheelchair-bound and dependent on others for all ADLs and IADLs
- Experience with clients who are medically fragile
- Experience with clients who require supervision for all major daily activities and safety
- Experience with clients who require repetition, cues, and familiarity for communication
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