In-home caregiver

Nurse Next Door; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People Promise

Market pay

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

24/7 support

24/7 client care

In-home care

Job summary

Nurse Next Door in Portland, OR seeks caring individuals to provide in-home support, meal prep, companionship and personal care for private clients in the West Portland area. You’ll follow care plans, ensure safety, and document tasks via a smartphone app.

We offer growth opportunities, a culture of Bold Kindness, and flexible scheduling for part-time or full-time work. Compensation ranges from market-leading pay to recognize your contributions.

Qualifications

• 1 year caregiving experience in-home care, assisted living, or ICF/skilled.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check.
• Must be able to legally work in the US to apply for this position.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must pass state and federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship and personal care.
• Administer medications as delegated by RN.
• Follow client care plans and support happiness at all life stages.
• Meet safety needs and use equipment properly.
• Complete records via smartphone app.
• Travel to and serve West Portland area (Beaverton, Hillsboro, Aloha, Cedar Hills, Forest Grove, downtown).
• Flexible scheduling for part-time or full-time hours.

Skills

Caregiving

English communication

Compassion

Attention to detail

Job description

Start your career now by applying today. Or if you’d like to learn more about the benefits of working with us, just give us a call. We’d love to hear from you!

YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging . We bring Happier Aging toeveryone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

Caregiving as a Career

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise , entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

What We Offer:

• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work.
• $21 to $26 per hour with rewards for loyalty, positive feedback, and growth
• Referral bonus, recognition, and gifts of appreciation
• Tuition assistance available, we love helping students grow!
• 24/7 support center to assist with caregivers’ scheduling related questions
• 24/7 assistance related to client care. There is always someone awake and there to talk to you.
• In-home care with private clients

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care
• Medication administration, as delegated by RN
• Provide tasks and care on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer. This includes helping your clients have fun and experience happiness at all stages of their lives!
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly via smartphone app
• Service the west Portland area including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Aloha, Cedar Hills, Forest Grove, downtown and surrounding areas in Oregon
• Looking for all visit times (700-1500, 1500-2300, 2300-700) weekdays and weekends. Flexible scheduling for part-time or full-time hours

Requirements:

• 1 year previous caregiving experience with in-home care, assisted living, or ICF/skilled.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English, other languages are helpful too!
• Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to legally work in the US to apply for this position
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Must pass state and federal background check

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

start your career right

We pay you what you’re worth, and then some. We review compensation throughout the year to pay top of market so you are well taken care of for the contribution you make.

Training and Support Network

Hands-on training, mentorship and continued access to online learning help set you up for success. We also provide mentoring to support the development of self-led leaders.

Caregiving as a Career

We believe in Caregiving as a Career, and in providing both growth opportunities and a culture in which you thrive and love coming to work.

A Culture of Bold Kindness

At Nurse Next Door, we are kind and care about each other. We give 110% to everything we do. We’re not afraid to speak our mind or make mistakes. We believe everyone’s contribution matters.