Night Shift 8:00pm-6:30am DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Ahope, INC.·Salem, Oregon
Ahope, INC.·Salem, Oregon
Provide compassionate residential care and support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, implementing support plans, and maintaining a safe environment.
About us We are an established agency providing 24 hour residential care to children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Ready to make a difference and love what you do! We're expanding! Come join a team dedicated to excellence and supportive, innovative, positive culture in the workplace!
As a residential support professional (RSP), you will be part of a team that provides supports and empowers children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, medical needs and social challenges. If you are a compassionate, caring individual seeking to make an impact on others we encourage you to join our team!
· Must be 18 years of age · Dependable, punctual and flexible · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Pass a criminal history background check · Job requires frequent lift, push and pull 50 pounds. . Current active CPR & OIS certifications preferred
· Maintain a clean, safe environment for the people we support free from harassment and abuse. · Provide quality, compassionate care to the people we support and allow for autonomy as safety permits. Provide support with activities of daily living including, but not limited to: meal preparation, personal hygiene, laundry, household cleaning, chaperone appointments. · Be a positive, respectful, caring, therapeutic and engaging support person for the people we support. · Exemplify professionalism and positivity in your interactions with family members, medical professionals and fellow team members. · Work collaboratively with team members to facilitate success and growth in the people we support. · Contribute to the development and implementation of individual support plans (ISP) and ensure they are followed and consistently documented. · Working knowledge and implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BSP), Nursing Care Plans (NCP), Individual Protocols and Oregon Interventions Systems (OIS). · Ensure all required documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner in accordance with State of Oregon and aHope,INC. expectations. · Complete all required trainings and maintain competencies. · Experience with medication administration (preferred, not required), be willing to perform nurse delegated tasks as necessary (training and supervision provided). · Obtain vital signs and be able to recognize changes in condition.' ' Work Location: Three locations Work Remotely No
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, pass a criminal background check, and be able to lift 50 pounds. CPR and OIS certifications are preferred.
Market context
In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.
