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Join Home Instead in Portland - Make a Meaningful Impact, Feel Valued, and Start Your Fulfilling Caregiving Career Today!

Why Home Instead?

Competitive Pay Structure: Earn between $18.50 to $22.00 per hour as a Home Instead caregiver.

Flexibility: Choose from various shifts, including part-time and full-time, to fit your lifestyle.

Growth Opportunities: Enhance your skills with our free training programs and grow within the home care industry.

We help build your future.

You'll be working with the company who first introduced senior home care to the world. We pride ourselves on providing best in class service, training, education, and opportunities for career advancement.

We're a family.

And trust me when I say, you will feel nothing but love and support from the moment you walk through our doors. Our mission is to pair you with a client that will feel and hopefully become family. With a local office that all of our Care Professional's consider to be a second home, and a team that you can lean on for support, share stories with, and seek advice from, you will never feel alone. We trust each other and we look out for each other.

We've got you covered.

Not only will this be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have but we also offer a competitive pay, benefits, and a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

Benefits

Flexible and varied schedule!

Achieve work/life harmony with schedules that adapt to YOU! We work with your availability. Whether you need full-time or part-time, we've got your back.

Daily pay - Enjoy the benefits of receiving your earnings daily!

Referral bonuses - Earn cash back when you refer a friend.

Close to home! - We value your convenience, we strive to keep you within a fifteen-mile radius of your home.

24/7 Support - If you're on call, we're on call! We're here to support our caregivers 24/7.

Benefits included! - Enjoy a variety of coveted benefits from medical, vision and dental to 401k retirement plans, life insurance and more!

Grant program- offers Care Professionals financial relief during difficult times.

Tuition Discounts (specified universities)

Rewards and Recognition - Point system to earn cash, PTO and Home Instead SWAG!

Essential Qualifications

• Previous Caregiving Experience: Personal or professional experience in caregiving is a plus.
• Empathy and Compassion: A deep understanding and sensitivity to the emotional and physical needs of the person being cared for, with a genuine desire to improve their quality of life.
• Patience: The ability to remain calm, understanding, and tolerant, especially in challenging or repetitive situations.
• Attention to Detail: Observant and able to notice any changes in the health or well-being of the individual.
• Communication Skills: Effective, clear, and compassionate communication to ensure the person being cared for feels understood and to provide updates to family members when necessary.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Quick thinking and the ability to adapt to changing situations, often needing to find solutions independently.
• Time Management: Capable of organizing and completing caregiving tasks efficiently.
• English Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally (in person and on the phone) and in writing.
• Respect and Dignity: Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations.
• Travel Ability: Ability to travel at least 15 miles one way to an assignment.
• Willingness to consent to client safety devices that may include recording devices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a warm and engaging environment.
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including the use of assistive devices when needed.
• Remind and assist with medication management as per the care plan (following state regulations).
• Engage clients in meaningful activities such as conversation, light exercise, hobbies, and cognitive stimulation.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring safe transportation and support.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties, including laundry, dish washing, and tidying up to promote a comfortable home environment.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals, considering dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Observe and report changes in physical, emotional, or cognitive health to supervisors or family members as necessary.
• Respect client dignity and promote independence while assisting with personal care and daily routines.

*Home Instead never asks you to provide financial or sensitive personal information without verifying with you at our office on a one-on-one interview or meeting.

Home Instead Senior Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Home Instead Senior Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Join Our Team:

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in senior care. Apply now to become a caregiver with Home Instead in Portland, and start making a meaningful difference in the lives of our senior community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour