Full-Time Caregiver For 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 Personal Assistant who will support a young adult man who experiences autism. He is a quiet, shy and agreeable person who will work best with people who are patient, kind and consistent.He lives in his family’s home in Southwest Portland (just over the Sellwood Bridge). You will work three 12-hour shifts per week: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 7am to 7pm.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 emotional challenges, and supporting him to achieve life goals.  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 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 Personal Assistant who will support a young adult man who experiences autism. He is a quiet, shy and agreeable person who will work best with people who are patient, kind and consistent.He lives in his family’s home in Southwest Portland (just over the Sellwood Bridge). You will work three 12-hour shifts per week: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 7am to 7pm.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 emotional challenges, and supporting him to achieve life goals.  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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