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Hours Full-time
Location Tigard, Oregon

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Female client living in the SW Portland area in need of assistance 40 hours a week Monday- Thursday (10 hours a day) starting in January. Client has vascular dementia and lives with daughter. Client is a very pleasant and agreeable person, she does not have any behavioral disturbances with her dementia. Daughter and client are seeking out a kind and compassionate caregiver to provide the best care. 

Care needs include:

- Shower assist

- Companionship/ activities 

- Hygiene reminders/ cueing 

-Transportation/ take client on outings 

-Stand by assist with ambulation 

-Light housework/ laundry

-Meal prep/ cooking (can cook with client as an activity) 

United Homecare Services takes care of our caregivers! Founded as a nonprofit organization, our mission is "To enhance the dignity and quality of life of Oregon seniors and partner with families who seek home assistance." Our staff has a passion for helping people! We value our caregivers because they are at the heart of what we do. We take great care to match experienced caregivers to our client's needs, so that both can enjoy a long-lasting, positive relationship and a bond of trust. More clients available if wanted.

Benefits

$18.00 per hour
1:1 Client ratio
Paid Time Off
Healthcare benefits for full time employees (work 27 hours per week)
Employee Assistance Program
Travel time and mileage reimbursement
Ongoing training and professional development
Recognition program (incentives, travel gear)
Support and supervision from an area manager who looks "win-win" scenarios
Responsibilities

Assist the client with activities of daily living
Provide personal care services including bathing and toileting assistance, transfers, mobility, dressing and grooming
Perform light housekeeping and do laundry to help maintain comfortable and healthy living conditions
Provide companionship services to reduce senior isolation
Provide medication reminders
Plan, prepare and serve meals
Complete client’s shopping or accompany the client to do so successfully
Transport client to and from appointments
Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Qualifications


We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.