Caregiver – Portland, OR

Job description

**Caregiver – Portland, OR 97217** A family in **Portland, OR 9721**7 is seeking a dependable, compassionate caregiver to provide part-time support for a 77-year-old gentleman. He lives in a comfortable home environment with a roommate and uses a walker for mobility. This position is ideal for a patient caregiver looking for steady, part-time daytime hours to assist with transportation, light household tasks, and companionship. **Schedule:** - 2 days per week (Preferred: Tuesdays and Fridays) - Late morning to early afternoon: ~10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (3 to 4 hours per visit) - Days may swap or an extra day may be added if the Care recipient has an appointment on a non-Tu/Fri (with advance notice) - **Start Date:** Flexible **Responsibilities:** - Provide transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and local errands (haircuts, healthcare visits, etc.) - Assist with mobility and safe transfers in/out of the vehicle (care recipient uses a walker) - Light housekeeping and general tidying around the home - Prepare simple meals and provide gentle encouragement around healthy choices (diabetic-friendly/reducing sugar intake) - Assist with basic, occasional tech support (e.g., logging into a computer or simple troubleshooting) **Requirements:** - Direct experience with senior caregiving and mobility support - Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle - Patient, dependable, and supportive communication style **Preferred:** - Tagalog-speaking ability is a plus! (Care recipient speaks English fluently, but enjoys conversing in Tagalog as well) **Compensation:** - $22 - $24 **per hour** *All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.* ***To Apply:*** *Please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant experience with senior care, mobility assistance, and transportation support.* **Important Information:** Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers. All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job #67958)