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Important: This page is updated weekly. The DSP you see listed may have accepted a client since the last update. If they’re unavailable, we’ll be happy to help you find the right match!

Kay-Clackamas, Downtown Area, Gladstone, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukee, SE Portland

Kay - Licensed Practical Nurse. 7 years of experience. 

Availability:

  • Mondays 9am-2pm

  • Tuesdays 9am-10pm

  • Wednesdays 9am-2pm

  • Thursdays 9am-10pm

  • Fridays and Saturdays 9am-6pm

  • Sundays 9am-10pm

Environment: OK with cats. Allergic to dogs. 

Enjoys reading, cooking and playing DnD.
 

Skills: ​

  • Hygiene support (all ADLs)

  • LPN license

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Emily-Clackamas, Happy Valley, Milwaukee, Oregon City

Emily - Experience with memory care and dementia. Experience with high behavior.

Availability: 

  • Monday-Saturday. Flexible time. 

Environment: OK with cats and dogs, tobacco and marijuana smoke. LGBTQIA+ friendly. Enjoys being out in nature. 

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Skills: 

  • Hoyer lift

  • Hygiene Support (all ADLs)

  • Fluent in English and Vietnamese

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Marylu-Beaverton, Downtown Area, Gresham, NE Portland, SE Portland, SW Portland

Marylu - Experienced caregiver (3 years). Experience in high behavior as well as cognitive disabilities and mental illnesses. 

Availability:

  • Monday-Saturday: 10am-8PM

Environment: OK with cats and dogs. OK with marijuana smoke. LGBTQIA+ friendly. She loves music, art and hiking.

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Skills:

  • Personal care (bathing, clothing)

  • Medication Administration

  • Fluent in English and Spanish

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Jon-Damascus, Beaverton, Downtown Area, Lake Oswego, SE Portland, SW Portland, Tigard

Jon- Personal experience with people with ADHD. 

Availability:

  • Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm

  • Saturday-Sunday: 9am-3pm

Environment: OK with cats and dogs. LGBTQIA+ friendly. Not OK with smoking. Loves playing piano and being active.

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Skills:

  • ADLs

Onneile "Bean"-Gresham, Happy Valley, Sandy, Troutdale

Bean-8 years of experience in caregiving, worked with kids with autism. 

Availability:

  • Flexible schedule

Environment: OK with dogs and tobacco smoke. LGBTQIA+ friendly. 

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Skills & Experience:

  • Challenging behaviors

  • Personal care (toileting, bathing)

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Mylo-NE Portland, St. Johns, Troutdale

Mylo - 4 years of experience working in group homes and as a DSP.

Availability:

  •  Tuesday-Saturday 11am-8pm

Environment: OK with pets and marijuana smoke. Enjoys playing instruments, crafts and reading.

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Skills & Experience:

  • ADLs

  • High behaviors and PBSP

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DSP-West Washington County

We can help you find a DSP in your area.

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Current Clients:


Email Support Manager Jessica Newton at support@kangaroocarehelp.com with your name (or client’s name) and the days/hours you need.
If a match isn’t found within 1–2 days, your request will be forwarded to Client Coordinator Mary Graitzer, who will create a job posting for you.

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New Clients:


Click the “I am a new client” button below and complete the intake questionnaire.


Mary will follow up with you after submission.

DSP CLACKAMAS COUNTY

We can help you find a DSP in your area.

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Current Clients:


Email Support Manager Jessica Newton at support@kangaroocarehelp.com with your name (or client’s name) and the days/hours you need.
If a match isn’t found within 1–2 days, your request will be forwarded to Client Coordinator Mary Graitzer, who will create a job posting for you.

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New Clients:


Click the “I am a new client” button below and complete the intake questionnaire.


Mary will follow up with you after submission.

DSP- East Washington County

We can help you find a DSP in your area.

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Current Clients:


Email Support Manager Jessica Newton at support@kangaroocarehelp.com with your name (or client’s name) and the days/hours you need.
If a match isn’t found within 1–2 days, your request will be forwarded to Client Coordinator Mary Graitzer, who will create a job posting for you.

​

New Clients:


Click the “I am a new client” button below and complete the intake questionnaire.


Mary will follow up with you after submission.

West- East Multnomah County

We can help you find a DSP in your area.

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Current Clients:


Email Support Manager Jessica Newton at support@kangaroocarehelp.com with your name (or client’s name) and the days/hours you need.
If a match isn’t found within 1–2 days, your request will be forwarded to Client Coordinator Mary Graitzer, who will create a job posting for you.

​

New Clients:


Click the “I am a new client” button below and complete the intake questionnaire.


Mary will follow up with you after submission.

DSP- West Multnomah County

We can help you find a DSP in your area.

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Current Clients:


Email Support Manager Jessica Newton at support@kangaroocarehelp.com with your name (or client’s name) and the days/hours you need.
If a match isn’t found within 1–2 days, your request will be forwarded to Client Coordinator Mary Graitzer, who will create a job posting for you.

​

New Clients:


Click the “I am a new client” button below and complete the intake questionnaire.


Mary will follow up with you after submission.

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If you don’t see the right person listed, we have a dedicated team ready to recruit and match you with the perfect Direct Support Professional as part of Kangaroo Care’s services.

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