Caregiver (2279R) Portland

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Position

Caregiver 2279R.

Starting Wage

$22.00/Hour

Schedule

Mon to Fri - 430pm-930pm

Sat/Sun - 7am to 5pm

Location

Portland, OR

Experience

Highly Experienced

*Spanish Speaking*

Client Bio

Hi! I’m looking for a caring, dependable Spanish Speaking Caregiver who can keep up with my energy while providing patient, consistent support throughout the day. It’s important that my caregiver speaks Spanish or is at least somewhat bilingual so we can communicate well. I do best with someone who is positive, calm, and able to redirect me with encouragement when I become frustrated.

Sometimes I have a hard time regulating my emotions, especially when transitioning away from activities I enjoy. When I’m upset, I may yell, cry, kick, push, protest, or use inappropriate language. I respond best when my caregiver stays calm, gives me time to process my feelings, uses timers or advance warnings for transitions, and redirects me to another activity.

I also need close supervision to help keep me safe. I can act impulsively without thinking through the consequences, so my caregiver will need to keep eyes on me throughout the entire shift. In the past, I've wandered away from home, climbed out of a second-story window, tried to access unsafe items like a lighter, and I need extra supervision around our pool and in the community. If I do leave an area, my caregiver should notify my parent and follow me from a safe distance while continuing to encourage me to return.

At times, I may grind my teeth when I'm frustrated, so gentle reminders and redirection are helpful. I also need support respecting personal space, monitoring my overall health since I don't always recognize or communicate when I'm sick or in pain, and keeping an eye on episodes of regurgitation that can happen throughout the day.

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