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Direct Support Professional (Adults)Albertina Kerr Centers • Gresham, OR, United States
Direct Support Professional (Adults)

Direct Support Professional (Adults)

Albertina Kerr Centers • Gresham, OR, United States
11 days ago
Salary
$20.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Direct Support Professional (Adults)

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Group Homes in Gresham and Troutdale - Gresham, OR 97080

Overview

Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time (30+ hours per week) Education Level None Category IDD Residential Care

Description

Help people with disabilities build skills and experience to live their best lives!

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.

Are you inspired to take an active role in supporting adults with disabilities? At Kerr's adult group homes, we support and empower individuals with the goal of helping them thrive as they lead self-determined lives within their communities.

Every person is unique, so job duties vary. Each day, you'll support adults in being successful in what they want to do. Common tasks involve help with medications, cooking, dressing, personal hygiene and cleaning. Make a positive impact by providing skill building and guidance. Together, let's create a bright future for people with disabilities.

In this role, you will

  • Positively influence the lives of people, helping them to live their best life.
  • Provide high-quality personal care.
  • Connect with people important to the person to provide the best support
  • Ensure the rights of all people served are recognized, respected, promoted, and upheld.
  • Assist the people served in the community, on home visits, and on trips.
  • Drives motor vehicles to transport people we serve, run errands, or other business as assigned.
  • Communicate professionally with family members, community members, medical professionals, and others.
  • Learn and follow Behavior Support Plans for people we support.
  • Perform nursing tasks as trained and assigned by a Nurse.
  • Observe and respond to concerns regarding general health and specific conditions.
  • Monitor and track vital signs, weight, sleep, mood, etc.
  • Although assigned to a primary group home, support may be needed at other group homes.
  • Other duties as assigned or needed.
  • Position covered under SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • At least 18 years old
  • Great social skills
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
  • Knows basic cooking skills and willing to learn new recipes
  • Knows basic cleaning skills
  • Willing to be flexible and learn new skills
  • Licensed driver with at least two years' driving experience required for day and swing shifts
  • Preference for applicants who can work at least one weekend day.
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