Experienced Caregivers Needed
About The Position
TheKey is hiring experienced caregivers to provide one-to-one in-home care for aging adults in NE Portland, SE Portland, and surrounding communities. Caregivers support clients with personal care, light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship. Some client needs include Hoyer lift transfers, full bed-bound care, bed baths, incontinence care, mobility support, and meal preparation, in collaboration with an actively involved family care team. Day, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts are available, with full-time and part-time schedules. The employer especially seeks caregivers open to ongoing weekend and daytime shifts. Qualified caregivers may often begin working within 3–5 days after applying.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of professional caregiving experience.
- Alzheimer's or dementia experience.
- Strong professional communication skills, patience, and adaptability.
- Empathy, compassion, and kindness.
- Ability to use sound judgment and remain calm in a variety of situations.
- Reliability, dependability, and punctuality.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Basic computer skills.
- For client driving: a vehicle, car insurance, and vehicle registration.
- Must comply with state background screening requirements and be eligible to work in the US.
Nice To Haves
- Total care, skilled nursing facility, memory care, or rehabilitation experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with dressing, bathing, grooming, and meals.
- Perform light housekeeping, including basic cleaning, laundry, and organizing.
- Drive clients to appointments, run errands, and grocery shop.
- Provide companionship and social and emotional support through activities such as games and puzzles.
- Provide Hoyer lift transfers and full bed-bound care as needed.
- Provide bed baths, incontinence care, and mobility support as needed.
- Prepare meals and provide light housekeeping as needed.
- Collaborate with an actively involved family care team.
Benefits
- $250 sign-on bonus after 30 hours worked.
- Flexible schedules.
- Pay of $22–$25 per hour.
- Weekly pay with optional daily pay through PayActiv.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid virtual, online, and hands-on training.
- Referral bonuses paid via Caribou.
- 24/7 caregiver support and local management.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
