Queer Friendly Caregivers needed!

Portland OR

Description

Looking for the right person to join our team of bad-ass PCAs (Personal Care Assistants). This is a physically demanding job that requires regular lifting of a human being (65lb). Must also be able to squat, reach, bend, and walk for long distances. This would be a fantastic job for anyone with a regular physical/body practice, someone who knows how to organize their body to be able to safely lift another. This is a must! Besides lifting for transfers, you will also be providing personal care that includes dressing, showering, toileting, grooming and hygiene. So you must be comfortable with bodies and bodily functions. Other duties include house chores, cooking, and accompanying us everywhere we go. We do have 2 dogs so you have to be comfortable around pets. Other Requirements: Must be vaccinated and wear a mask to work Driver’s License and safe driving record Must have a cell phone Pass a Background Check Ability to follow precise directions Ability to receive corrections and constructive criticism Energetic, hard worker and is not afraid to get your hands dirty Understands that this is a serious job with serious life/health consequences if you don’t come to work Willing to travel/work in the St. Johns neighborhood Pay and Benefits: Payroll is handled by Aging and Disability Services. Some of your hours (2-4 hours per shift) will be at $15.77/hour. The rest of your hours will be at $18.77/hour. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, and PTO. Schedule: We are looking for 2 long-term PCAs for morning (6am-2:30pm) and evening (2:30pm-11pm) shifts, 2-4 shifts per week. This is a 365 days a year job. About us: We are 2 artists, dancers, performers, filmmakers, disability activists. We are married and have a small house in St. Johns with a garden and 2 dogs. We are disabled and use powerchairs full time. We make strange and wonderful art. We have a performance and film company. We have busy and active lives (pre-Covid). We cook...a lot. We like to laugh. We are pretty chill people and don’t like drama. We live adjacent to an urban farm with goats, alpacas and chickens. If interested, please email us with a cover letter and resume.