Assisting Hands Home Care is looking for caring, conscientious, and dependable caregivers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those they serve, allowing them to maintain their independence and to remain in their own home. We currently have openings for a variety of shifts serving clients in Clackamas and Multnomah counties and positions which include Companion Caregiver. Caregiver starting wage is $11-$13.00/hr, DOE.

Our company is known for being accommodating and supportive and investing in our staff while providing an environment that fosters growth. Here are the reasons caregivers like to work with us:

Paid orientation

Flexible schedules – offering full time and part time - Your Choice

State of the art scheduling software with smart phone app

Paid ongoing training through IPCed

Paid sick time

Paid travel time between shifts

RN who creates the service plan with in-field support

24 hour ON-CALL assistance (from a live staff member)

Our friendly, compassionate and experienced office staff and family environment

Competitive pay

BONUS REFERRAL PROGRAM!

You will assist with tasks intended to help a client with “Activities of Daily Living” as well as performing a variety of household service and tasks. These may include and but are not limited to:

Bathing

Personal Grooming & Hygiene

Dressing

Toileting & Elimination

Mobility

Nutrition/Hydration & Feeding

Medication Reminders

Mental/Cognitive Needs

Light Housekeeping

Meal Planning & Preparation

Laundry

Grocery Shopping & Errands

Transportation to Appointments

Standby and/or Assist with Transfers and Ambulation (some lifting required)

We look for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility certainly helps, but we would be willing to talk to you if you are trying to get started in home care

You must pass a thorough criminal background check and have solid personal references

You must be able to function with minimal supervision when you are on shift and caring for a client

Our caregivers must be able to maintain an appropriate, professional relationship with our clients

You must have good communication skills to interact effectively with clients

Our caregivers must have a valid driver's license, current TB test, CPR First Aid certification and provide professional certificates

And you must be able to physically perform the work of caring for clients -- which usually requires that you can bend, climb, stoop, and stand, as well as lift 20-30 pounds without hurting yourself

Minimum Requirements

The caregiver must:

Be 18 years of age or older;

Be able to communicate both orally and in writing to sufficiently perform their tasks and duties and interact effectively with clients and agency staff;

Be able to pass all screening tests, including but not limited to criminal records and LEIE checks;

Have proof of the ability to work in the U.S.A. legally; and

Be able to successfully complete caregiver and medication training or have proof of current certification by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as a nursing assistant or medication aide in good standing.

Assisting Hands is the company you've been looking for who wants to invest in your future and happiness. Join our family today!