Compassionate Personal Assistant: Community & Caregiver Support

UCP Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Medical coverage

3 weeks paid time off (4 weeks after 5

401k with employer match

Casual work environment

Job summary

UCP Oregon is recruiting a full-time Personal Assistant to support an older woman living in her SE Portland apartment. The role includes helping with daily living activities, med administration, meal prep, and companionship to encourage community engagement and new interests.

You will assist with mobility, privacy, and emotional support, including overnight check-ins when needed, and may drive or accompany on outings using accessible transportation. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-hiring screenings including reference check, a physical with a 50 lb lifting test, and a criminal history background check.
• Drivers strongly preferred—if driving, you must have a valid license, at least two years of driving experience, and a clean driving record.
• Female applicants will be given preference to meet client privacy needs.
• Experience in mental health or developmental disability field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene tasks and administer medications.
• Cook meals and keep the apartment tidy.
• Provide companionship and emotional support, helping with emotion processing as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as showering, dressing, eating, and using adaptive equipment.
• Occasionally check on the client at night to facilitate calming sleep and comfort.

Skills

Screening requirements

Driving experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

UCP Oregon is recruiting a full-time Personal Assistant to support an older woman living in her SE Portland apartment. The role includes helping with daily living activities, med administration, meal prep, and companionship to encourage community engagement and new interests.

You will assist with mobility, privacy, and emotional support, including overnight check-ins when needed, and may drive or accompany on outings using accessible transportation. Training provided.