Companion/Driver

Seastar Senior Services • Portland, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

SeaStar Senior Services is a licensed, professional in-home care and care management company serving seniors and vulnerable adults in Portland and the surrounding communities. We provide personalized home care, medical transportation, social outings, and care management - delivered with compassion and respect.

Requirements

• Valid Oregon driver's license with a clean driving record and a minimum of 5 years of licensed driving experience
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain prior to first client assignment
• Strong observational skills and clear written communication
• Physical ability to push a manual wheelchair and operate a wheelchair-accessible van ramp
• Comfortable providing close, hands-on assistance in a respectful and professional manner
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with older adults or adults with disabilities strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to and from medical appointments (routine visits, lab work, imaging, and urgent care) in company-owned vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible vans
• Accompany clients during appointments, take accurate notes, and communicate relevant information to responsible parties and care management staff
• Escort clients on social outings such as shopping, dining, movies, and community activities
• Safely and respectfully assist clients who use wheelchairs, including securing wheelchairs in the vehicle according to safety standards
• Assist with occasional out-of-town trips as needed
• Maintain professional, accurate documentation of each shift

Benefits

• Paid orientation and training
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed