Full-Time Caregiver for an Agreeable, Shy Young Man
If you’re looking for a full-time job with great benefits and the chance to make a difference, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) might have the perfect job for you.We are currently seeking a full-time caregiver ("Personal Assistant") who will support a young adult man who experiences autism. This is a laidback job with lots of downtime, and the rewards are priceless: getting to see the biggest smile in the world as you help a young man do fun activities. He is a quiet, shy and agreeable person who does most tasks fairly independently, with just some prompting from you. He lives with his parents in Southwest Portland (very close to the Sellwood Bridge). You will work with him Mondays-Fridays, from 11am-7pm (40 hours per week), including any Agency holidays that fall during your normally scheduled hours.YOUR DUTIES:Help him build skills for daily living tasks such as grocery shopping and making meal choices.Provide prompting and praise as he does daily tasks, such as showering and getting dressed.Prepare healthy meals, and do minor household chores.Accompany him to any necessary appointments.Assist him to pursue his interests, such as taking swimming lessons and trips to the park.Provide life coaching by modeling healthy interactions, encouraging him through occasional emotional challenges.  ABOUT UCP:United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon &amp; SW Washington supports adults with all kinds of developmental disabilities, so that they can live, work and play independently. We were recently voted one of the top 100 Nonprofit Employers in Oregon.Find out more about is at #URL_2b35257099321dacb52af707d4a6bdf5dd187d81d6bfd24398f0e5b68a6727a7#.UCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Title: Full-Time Caregiver for an Agreeable, Shy Young Man
Salary: None
Description: If you’re looking for a full-time job with great benefits and the chance to make a difference, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) might have the perfect job for you.We are currently seeking a full-time caregiver ("Personal Assistant") who will support a young adult man who experiences autism. This is a laidback job with lots of downtime, and the rewards are priceless: getting to see the biggest smile in the world as you help a young man do fun activities. He is a quiet, shy and agreeable person who does most tasks fairly independently, with just some prompting from you. He lives with his parents in Southwest Portland (very close to the Sellwood Bridge). You will work with him Mondays-Fridays, from 11am-7pm (40 hours per week), including any Agency holidays that fall during your normally scheduled hours.YOUR DUTIES:Help him build skills for daily living tasks such as grocery shopping and making meal choices.Provide prompting and praise as he does daily tasks, such as showering and getting dressed.Prepare healthy meals, and do minor household chores.Accompany him to any necessary appointments.Assist him to pursue his interests, such as taking swimming lessons and trips to the park.Provide life coaching by modeling healthy interactions, encouraging him through occasional emotional challenges.  ABOUT UCP:United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon &amp; SW Washington supports adults with all kinds of developmental disabilities, so that they can live, work and play independently. We were recently voted one of the top 100 Nonprofit Employers in Oregon.Find out more about is at #URL_2b35257099321dacb52af707d4a6bdf5dd187d81d6bfd24398f0e5b68a6727a7#.UCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Requirements: Entry level experience, High School or equivalent education
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