Caregiver (DSP) - Friendly, Young Woman (Oregon City)

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” who will support a young woman who experiences a developmental disability. She is a friendly, sweet, and social person who lives in an apartment near Clackamas Community College’s campus in Oregon City.

You’ll spend time doing fun activities at home, such as watching movies, listening to music, reading young adult novels and Disney princess books, chatting, and playing games. In the future, you could participate in activities in the community, such as attending plays, concerts, church events, and dances.

You’ll assist with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, cleaning, cooking, budgeting, and grocery shopping. You’ll also provide life-coaching support to assist her in overcoming emotional challenges. She will need assistance with taking medications and has a nurse to train staff on specialized medical tasks.

You'll work two shifts per week totaling 41 hours:  11a Sunday- 9a Monday (22-hour shift) and 2p Tuesday- 9a Wednesday (19-hour shift). *You’ll also work your regular hours on Agency holidays.

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.
• Due to health issues, this client is unable to work with an applicant that smokes.
• 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.
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Mileage reimbursement if choosing to drive for UCP.
• Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon.

Posted: 5/30/2024