Direct Support Professional; DSP Grand Ronde

About Empowered Services

Empowered Services provides one-on-one, in-home and community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) deliver hands‑on caregiver support, including Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), personal care, and health-related services, helping individuals live more independently and stay connected to their communities. Our mission is simple:
Empowering Lives to Grow Big People—through compassionate, person‑centered care.

We are hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver to provide 1:1 in‑home care in the Grand Ronde area. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable with hands‑on caregiving, medical support, and consistent routines.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience in:

• Caregiving
• CNA or home health
• Behavioral health or developmental disabilities
• Entry‑level healthcare (training provided)

In this role, you will:

• Provide personal care and ADL support (bathing, dressing, hygiene, toileting)
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and physical support
• Support medication administration and tube feeding
• Monitor for and respond to seizure activity with calm, attentive care
• Build a consistent, trusting relationship
• Encourage engagement through music, art, and play‑based activities
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
• Document care and communicate with the support team

You’ll be supporting an individual who:

• Enjoys music, creative activities, and interactive engagement
• Communicates non‑verbally
• Thrives with routine, predictability, and simple choices
• Requires hands‑on physical and medical support
• May experience seizures, requiring attentive and responsive care

This role is best suited for someone who is patient, observant, and calm under pressure, with a strong interest in caregiving or healthcare careers.

• Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
• Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (flexible up to 4:00 PM)

• $23–$25 per hour (based on experience)
• Full‑time (30+ hrs/week) eligible for:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Required:

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
• Current auto insurance
• Ability to pass a background check
• Comfortable with hands‑on personal care and medical support

Preferred:

• Experience as a caregiver, DSP, CNA, or home health aide
• Experience with IDD, autism, or behavioral support
• CPR/First Aid certification

• Consistent 1:1 caregiver assignments
• Supportive, team‑based environment
• Meaningful work in home health and human services
• Great entry point into healthcare, nursing, or therapy careers

If you’re a reliable, compassionate caregiver looking for a meaningful role in Grand Ronde, Oregon, we’d love to hear from you. Join our team and make a real impact as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).