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(#5422) 12 year old girl in SW Portland looking for part time help Mon–Wed 3–7 PM, Sat–Sun 12–4 PM Schedule Flexible.
Portland
12 year old girl in SW Portland looking for help 25 hours a week. Monday- Wednesday - 3-7pm, Saturday, Sunday - 12-4p would be preferred, but they’re flexible. She is enthusiastic, compassionate, loving, affectionate and has a huge personality. She thrives with predictability, continuity and feeling safe. She loves animals - especially her 2 dogs and make-up artistry. She is working on her social and emotional communication skills, self advocacy, independence with her ADL’s, Social awareness/engagement, community integration, safety awareness, gaining confidence and completing daily tasks on her own. She does best with someone who is grounded, compassionate, considerate of others perspectives, flexible and ready to jump into new situations and also someone who is LGBTQ friendly. There is no smoking but they do have dogs.
(#8630) 36 year old male in North Portland looking for part time help Thursday and Fridays mornings
Portland
36 year old male in North Portland looking for help Thursday and Fridays mornings for about 4 hours. He is a hard worker, able to self advocate and also wants to help others/animals. He enjoys punk music shows, Anime , politics, watching Twitch , being a Wikipedia Editor, and playing video games. He is needing help getting access to mental health services, applying for SSI/SSA, getting out into the community to do activities he enjoys, support with his social justice activism, maintaining stable housing, helping with reminders for meds and bills due, and support with ADL’s including meal prep, housekeeping and laundry. He lives with his 15 year old cat. DSP should be kind, into community involvement, able to help him navigate the health system, be respectful of how he wants to do things, and like animals.
(#1423) 8 year old boy in NW Portland looking for help Monday to Friday 3pm-8pm and Saturdays 10am-3pm
Portland
8 year old boy in NW Portland looking for help Monday to Friday 3pm-8pm and Saturdays 10am-3pm. He enjoys enjoys playing on trampolines, bouncing on bouncy balls., playing with bubbles, and playing with various fidget spinners. He is needing help with basic ADL's including toileting and bathing and working with him on his communication skills. Looking for a DSP with experience working with IDD children and is reliable. There is no smoking or pets in the home.
(#9372) 12 year old in N. Portland looking for help with a flexible schedule up to 35 hours a week
Portland
12 year old in N. Portland looking for help with a flexible schedule up to 35 hours a week . He is warm, sweet, clingy and has a wonderful smile. He enjoys baby dolls, swimming, play with his toys and his device, taking pictures and watching tv. He is needing help with his communication skills, emotional regulation, working on his ADL/IADL’s, getting out into the community, working on his safety, and working on being more social. He exhibits high-level behaviors, so the DSP must be willing to be trained on his PBSP and be OIS trained or willing to do so. There is no smoking or pets in the home.
(#8350) 11 year old boy in SE Portland looking for part time help after school Mon-Fri. Schedule is flexible.
Portland
11 year old boy in SE Portland looking for part time help after school Mon-Fri. Schedule is flexible. He is smart, funny, active, and a quick learner, especially with technology. He enjoys helping others and playing video games. He is looking for support with increasing independence with hygiene and daily routines, improving transitions away from screens, emotional regulation, communication skills, cooking skills, safely exploring the community, building social skills, and trying new activities. The ideal DSP will have patience, de-escalation skills, and the ability to help create and maintain routines and expectations. Familiarity with video games is a plus, as this is a key interest and a great way to connect with him. There is smoking in the home, and there are cats, dogs, and other pets.
(#4539 & 1223) A 67-year-old male and 55-year-old female living together in NE Portland for part time help up to 32 hours a week
Portland
A 67-year-old male and 55-year-old female living together in NE Portland are looking for a caring, respectful DSP who can provide support to both partners together and separately, with a combined schedule of up to 32 hours per week. The 67 year old male needs 8 hours of support on Tuesdays and Fridays and needs help with medical appointments and follow-ups, understanding new medications, and community outings such as trips to the park. He loves football, especially the Dallas Cowboys. His 55 year old female partner needs approximately 16 hours per week on weekdays, with a flexible schedule, for housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, emotional regulation, socialization, and navigating or debriefing after difficult interactions. The ideal DSP should be dependable, discreet, experienced in caregiving, and respectful of their independence. A reliable vehicle is required, and the DSP should be comfortable around dogs. There is no smoking in the home..
(#8350) 11 year old boy in SE Portland looking for part time help. Schedule is Flexible
Portland
11 year old boy in SE Portland looking for part time help. Schedule is flexible up to 20 hours a week during the summer. He is smart, funny, active, and a quick learner, especially with technology. He enjoys helping others and playing video games. He is looking for support with increasing independence with hygiene and daily routines, improving transitions away from screens, emotional regulation, communication skills, cooking skills, safely exploring the community, building social skills, and trying new activities. The ideal DSP will have patience, de-escalation skills, and the ability to help create and maintain routines and expectations. Familiarity with video games is a plus, as this is a key interest and a great way to connect with him. There is smoking in the home, and there are cats, dogs, and other pets.
Portland
(#1912) 11 year old boy in SE Portland looking for part-time help up to 22 hours a week
11 year old in SE Portland looking for part time help for up to 22 hours a week. Schedule is Flexible. He will need help with ADL's, toileting, administering meds, and working on emotional regulation. Looking for DSP who loves drums or musical instruments and has experience with non verbal children. There is no smoking and two dogs and 4 cats in the home.
(#0197) 23 year old female in NW Portland looking for help on Thursday, Friday and Sunday 2pm - 7pm. Flexible
Portland
23 year old female in NW Portland looking for help on Thursday, Friday and Sunday 2pm - 7pm. There is some flexibility with schedule.. Roughly 15 hours a week. Client enjoys reading storybooks, swinging in the backyard, watching TV, and watching videos on her tablet. DSP will assist with toileting, meal and snack service, and recreation/entertainment assistance, and will need to be able to support challenging behaviors. Integrated care with a supportive family and ongoing guidance and coaching can be provided via behavioral and SLP therapists. There are dogs, but no smoking in the home.
(#1522) 8 year old boy in NE Portland looking for help Mon-Fri 2:40pm-5:30pm
Portland
8 year old boy in NE Portland looking for help Mon-Fri 2:40pm-5:30pm (Possibly don’t need Wed). He is kind, artistic, has a great memory for jokes and is always thinking of others. He enjoys being creative, things that are spooky and going outside to ride his bike and Scooter. He is needing help with communication skills, becoming more independent with his independent living skills including hygiene and self care, working on his emotional regulation, and attending an outdoor program. DSP should like outdoor activities including being outside rain or shine, be reliable, have a light touch when it comes to correcting his behaviors, and have experience dealing with client behaviors. There is a dog in the home and no smoking.
(#0190) 47 year old female in SE Portland (Hazelwood neighborhood) is looking for a DSP 2–3 days per week, with flexible days.
Portland
47 year old female in SE Portland (Hazelwood neighborhood) is looking for a DSP 2–3 days per week, with flexible days. The DSP will also need to accompany her once a month to Madras, approximately 2.5 hours from her home, to visit her daughter. Support includes attending medical appointments for emotional support and advocacy, helping follow through with medical recommendations after appointments, cooking and reading recipes, cleaning and organizing her apartment, Asisstance giving PRN meds as needed, grocery shopping and errands, getting out into the community for meaningful connections, occasional day trips such as the beach or nearby attractions, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She is looking for someone dependable, supportive, and encouraging. No smoking or pets in the home.