Caregiver (DSP) - Spunky Woman

Are you looking for a meaningful caregiving job? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect position for you!

UCP Oregon is an exciting and empowering place to work. We help adults who experience developmental disabilities to live the life of their dreams—whether that’s living independently, working in a great job, or pursuing their interests and hobbies.

We’re currently seeking a full-time caregiver “Personal Assistant” to work with a spunky, young woman who lives in her own apartment in Happy Valley. She is someone who likes to be busy doing fun activities. A typical day looks like having a sing-along session or dance party, making crafts and watching Disney movies, or visiting OMSI and going out for a drive. You’ll also assist with meals, household chores, medication administration, and other physical tasks like bathing and dressing.

As her Personal Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to help build her skills in different areas that are important to her, such as helping her make her own decisions, regulate and manage her emotions, and encourage her to use words to express her feelings.

This is a rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive difference in someone’s life and work with a bubbly personality who makes going to work something to look forward to.

You'll work three shifts per week totaling 40 hours per week: Sunday 11am - 7am Monday, Tuesday 7am-7pm, and Friday 8am-5pm.

*You’ll also work your regular hours on Agency holidays.

Please note that this customer lives in a non-smoking complex.

To Apply:

• It’s easy to apply! Click the "Apply for this job" button below.
• UCP Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. UCP considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people who experience disabilities to apply.
• Find out more about UCP at: http://www.ucpaorwa.org/.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be able to pass our pre-hiring screenings, including a reference check, a physical with a lifting test of 50lbs, and a criminal history background check.
• Drivers preferred—if choosing to drive for UCP, you must be at least 18 years old, have a current driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, at least two years of driving experience, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
• To meet the client's personal privacy needs, female applicants will be given preference.
• Experience in the developmental disability field preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• $18.00 per hour. Annual wage increase based on satisfactory performance.
• Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
• Holiday pay (double pay for the first 12 hours of any agency holiday shift that you work).
• Great medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• 3 weeks of paid time off, rising to 4 weeks after 5 years of service at UCP.
• Mileage reimbursement if driving for UCP.
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon.

Re-posted: 12/23/2024