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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:
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Medication administration
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Feeding tube & colostomy care
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Transfers/lifting
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Dressing assistance
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Hygiene support
Gwedoline-Beaverton, SW Portland
Gwendoline – Experienced caregiver (adults & seniors)
Availability:
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Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Saturday–Sunday: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Environment: OK with dogs, cats, tobacco, and marijuana smoke
Skills:
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Medication administration
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Hygiene support (all ADLs)
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Dressing assistance
Sara- Aloha, Beaverton, Hillsboro
Sara – Caregiver (CNA coursework complete; certification pending)
Availability:
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Open availability
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Weekend afternoons: Limited availability
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Unavailable: Tuesday & Thursday (school)
Environment: OK with cats, tobacco, and marijuana smoke
Skills:
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Personal care (bathing, restroom assistance)
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Feeding & meal preparation
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Light housekeeping
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Errands & community outings
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Activity planning
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1:1 in-home care
Additional:
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Enjoys working with children
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English & Somali bilingual
Zyeira- Gresham, NE Portland, SE Portland
Zyeira – Experienced caregiver (4 years; IDD focus)
Availability:
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Wednesday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Environment: OK with dogs, cats, tobacco, and marijuana smoke
Skills:
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Routine-based care
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Behavioral support / de-escalation
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Bedridden client care
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Community outings & family event support
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Transportation support (public transit or client vehicle)
Focus/Preference:
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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:
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Mon–Thurs: Open
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Weekends: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Seeking: Part-time (open to full-time)
Skills & Experience:
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High medical needs (severe epilepsy, Parkinson’s)
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High behavioral support needs
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Personal care (toileting, bathing)
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Lifting and transfers
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Medication administration
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CPAP support
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Meal prep, cleaning, and daily living support
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Bedtime routines
Additional:
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Bilingual: English & Spanish
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LGBTQIA+ affirming
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Limited experience with children; willing to learn
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Reliable transportation (not transporting clients)
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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:
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Tuesday – Saturday: Open availability
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Sunday & Monday: Prefer off (flexible if needed)
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Holidays: Available
Skills & Experience:
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Support for high medical and behavioral needs
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Personal care (toileting, bathing)
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Lifting and transfers
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Experience in disability support, babysitting, tutoring, and senior care settings
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Community-based and in-home support
Additional:
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Trilingual: English, Cantonese (verbal), Mandarin
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LGBTQIA+ affirming
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Reliable transportation (not transporting clients)
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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.
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.