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Ben- Aloha, Beaverton, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Tualiatin

Ben – Experienced caregiver (English/French bilingual)

Availability: Monday, Saturday, Sunday
Environment: OK with dogs, cats, and tobacco smoke


Skills:

  • Medication administration

  • Feeding tube & colostomy care

  • Transfers/lifting

  • Dressing assistance

  • Hygiene support

Gwedoline-Beaverton, SW Portland

Gwendoline – Experienced caregiver (adults & seniors)

Availability:

  • Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Saturday–Sunday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Environment: OK with dogs, cats, tobacco, and marijuana smoke

Skills:

  • Medication administration

  • Hygiene support (all ADLs)

  • Dressing assistance

Sara- Aloha, Beaverton, Hillsboro

Sara – Caregiver (CNA coursework complete; certification pending)

Availability:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Open availability

  • Weekend afternoons: Limited availability

  • Unavailable: Tuesday & Thursday (school)

Environment: OK with cats, tobacco, and marijuana smoke

Skills:

  • Personal care (bathing, restroom assistance)

  • Feeding & meal preparation

  • Light housekeeping

  • Errands & community outings

  • Activity planning

  • 1:1 in-home care

Additional:

  • Enjoys working with children

  • English & Somali bilingual

Zyeira- Gresham, NE Portland, SE Portland

Zyeira – Experienced caregiver (4 years; IDD focus)

Availability:

  • Wednesday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Environment: OK with dogs, cats, tobacco, and marijuana smoke

Skills:

  • Routine-based care

  • Behavioral support / de-escalation

  • Bedridden client care

  • Community outings & family event support

  • Transportation support (public transit or client vehicle)

Focus/Preference:

  • Children and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Stephanie-Gladstone, Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukee, Oregon City, Sherwood, Tualatin, Wilsonville

Stephanie is a reliable and compassionate DSP with experience supporting individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs. She provides person-centered care with a focus on safety, consistency, and skill-building, and is motivated to continue growing in the field.

Availability:

  • Mon–Thurs: Open

  • Weekends: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Seeking: Part-time (open to full-time)

Skills & Experience:

  • High medical needs (severe epilepsy, Parkinson’s)

  • High behavioral support needs

  • Personal care (toileting, bathing)

  • Lifting and transfers

  • Medication administration

  • CPAP support

  • Meal prep, cleaning, and daily living support

  • Bedtime routines

Additional:

  • Bilingual: English & Spanish

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming

  • Limited experience with children; willing to learn

  • Reliable transportation (not transporting clients)

  • Comfortable with pets, smoking environments, and community settings

May- Clackamas, Forest Grove, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, NE Portland, SE Portland

May is a flexible and compassionate DSP with experience supporting individuals with disabilities across home and community settings. She brings a well-rounded background in caregiving, tutoring, and senior support, with a calm, adaptable approach to a wide range of care needs.

Availability:

  • Tuesday – Saturday: Open availability

  • Sunday & Monday: Prefer off (flexible if needed)

  • Holidays: Available

Skills & Experience:

  • Support for high medical and behavioral needs

  • Personal care (toileting, bathing)

  • Lifting and transfers

  • Experience in disability support, babysitting, tutoring, and senior care settings

  • Community-based and in-home support

Additional:

  • Trilingual: English, Cantonese (verbal), Mandarin

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming

  • Reliable transportation (not transporting clients)

  • Comfortable with pets and smoking environments

DSP-West Washington County

We can help you find a DSP in your area.

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 CLACKAMAS COUNTY

We can help you find a DSP in your area.

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- East Washington County

We can help you find a DSP in your area.

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.

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.

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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