Part-time Caregiver ($22-$23hr ) AC0086

Part-time Caregiver ($22-$23hr ) AC0086 Kangaroo Care Portland, OR Job Details Part-time $22 - $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Medication administration Assisting with ADLs Driver's License Driving Meal preparation Food preparation Patient personal care assistance Full Job Description Seeking an experienced and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a 17 year old female in SE Portland looking for help M-F 4pm-8pm. Around 20 hours a week. She is friendly, social, a hard worker and has a great positive attitude. Independence and socialization are important to her. She loves to sing, participate in tactile play, cheerleading, going to the beach and being sociable. She is needing help with expressing and managing her feelings, practicing buying things, increasing her communication skills, and practicing being patient and when it is appropriate to call for help. DSP also to help with personal care, toileting mobility, medication administration and some medical needs including seizure protocols. DSP should be dog friendly. There is no smoking. Candidate Must have- Valid Drivers License and Insurance Coverage Communication skills requiring patience and understanding Ability to provide occasional assistance with daily tasks About us Kangaroo Care is a small business in Portland, OR. We are professional, customer-centric, and supportive. Our goal is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities personalized support that will help them thrive at home and in the community. Visit our website for more information at www.kangaroocarehelp.com . Or watch this video on what a DSP does and the personal rewards it offers to help others from ODHS.

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//youtu.be/WT3tcbbreLg As a Kangaroo Caregiver, you will provide in home assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's) to support and maximize our client's quality of life. Kangaroo Care delivers the training and resources to give our caregivers top-quality skills in a meaningful work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Help plan and assist in preparing some meals, including serving, if necessary Assist with dressing, grooming Assist in daily living activities and needs Participate in life enriching activities A caregiver may assist with medication reminders Complete required shift notes and scheduling via our caregiver app Maintain client confidentiality Record and report changes in client's physical condition, behavior, or appearance

Pay:

$22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person