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Family Relief Resources
Caregiver for adult client (1D0097G)
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$39,965 / year median in Oregon
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Who we are: At Family Relief Resources (FRR), our mission is to provide families and clients with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities with the quality, person-centered daily care they need. We provide qualified DSPs who have a passion and drive to help these individuals, with a positive, stable, and highly compensated work opportunity. We recognize this is a special gift and we are dedicated to helping every DSP to find the client they are meant to help. 1D0097
G Location:
Milwaukie, 97267Schedule:
Mondays 9:00am-2:00pm / Tuesdays, Thursdays 4:30pm-6:30pm Fridays 9:00am-2:00pm We are seeking a reliable, firm, and motivating DSP to support a 46‑year‑old woman living with her teenage daughter in Milwaukie. The ideal candidate will provide consistent and reliable transportation to and from work while also ensuring the client maintains a structured routine and completes household tasks before or after her shifts. The client benefits most from support that encourages accountability, routine‑building, and practical strategies to increase independence. She can be resistant to completing household tasks, so the right DSP will be someone who can remain supportive while also being firm, consistent, and goal‑oriented, helping her build motivation and follow through with responsibilities in the home. Responsibilities- Transport client to/from work required
- Assist with meal planning and encourage follow‑through with preparing meals.
- Support organization and completion of household tasks, including cleaning, general upkeep, and cleaning out the refrigerator to maintain organization
Qualifications:
- Transportation required
- Dependable and reliable
- Excellent communication skills Direct Support Professional (DSP) /
In Home Care Giver Responsibilities and Duties:
This role involves caring for a client on an individual basis in their home environment as well as taking them out into the community to learn skills and socialize. This role varies depending on the client but can involve teaching skills of independent living such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping and cleaning. Family Relief Resources is not a physical facility- 100% of activities happen in the community or a client's home. The day-to-day duties of the DSP role requires: Smart Phone
- The state requires all client visits to be tracked with GPS location verification at clock in/out. You will need a smart phone to access the timekeeping application once you arrive at the client's location. Driving
- Have a valid license and car with current insurance. Some clients will need transportation. Documenting
- Must create and enter specific progress notes after each shift. Also, a progress report is due once per quarter. Scheduling
- Each DSP has a set schedule and must be able to maintain this with clients. Reliability
- Because Family Relief Resources is not a facility, we need reliable employees who can work independently, show up for their shifts, and be excellent communicators with their client's families and with our agency. Patient, Kind, and Positive
- Helping those with disabilities requires a person who can be patient in all situations, show kindness, and have a positive attitude toward the client and other members of the client's family even in challenging situations. Flexibility
- Being able to adjust to different types of personalities and disabilities from day to day.