Direct Support Professional: Day Shift

Job DetailsJob Location: Gemstone - Bend, OR 97701Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Entry LevelHelp us Make a Difference In The Lives of Others    The position of Direct Support Professional (DSP) is an entry level direct support caregiver position. Working within the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Central Oregon Collective and under limited supervision, the DSP provides assistance to the organizations clients with their activities of daily living (ADLs).   Central Oregon Collective provides free, paid training and we promote within so for individuals looking for a career opportunity and a place to grow, this could be for you.   Things our staff are saying: "I love the hours and wonder why other companies don't follow suit - I work 4 days then I'm off 4 days. Then I work 3 days and I'm off 3 days. I get 10 hours overtime every other week. Basically, I only work 14 days".   "To see the smiles on the resident’s faces when you greet them as you arrive, is priceless. Our management team is very supportive and you can come to them for anything that you may need. Our co-workers work pretty well together as a team".   ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include working with the clients as well as assisting the Manager and Associate Manager, which may include, but are not limited to the following: Hands on involvement with residents daily routine and needs Assistance for residents to perform their personal care, including hygiene, grooming, exercise, range of motion, bladder and bowel care Dispensing medications Maintain a clean and attractive home Assist in preparing nutritious meals according to dietary requirements Interact respectfully with clients by encouraging support to make choices, develop independence, and to participate in all areas within the community, as well as working with clients 1:1 Completion of all daily documentation Provide transportation utilizing company vehicles and supervision to ensure residents consistently access and engage in preferred community activities PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, lift, push, and reach. Be able to manipulate a minimum of 75 lbs., assisted or unassisted, to transfer or lift products or non-ambulatory residents Must be physically able to transfer a person between two points with assistance, which may include twisting, turning and / or bending while lifting/assisting an individual BENEFITS Medical/Dental/Vision after 60 days Double pay on holiday's Pay rate increases every 6 months for the first 2 years, then yearly thereafter Generous PTO program-starts accruing on day 1 Monthly Bonus incentives Starting pay for Day shift is $20.00 per hour and NOC shifts receive an additional $1.50 per hour.  Qualifications Pass Criminal History Background Check Be 18 years of age or older Possess a valid Oregon Driver License or State issued ID Central Oregon Collective is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.