Caregiver; DSP - Kind, Humorous Woman; SE Portland

Overview

Are you looking for a meaningful caregiving job? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect position for you! UCP Oregon is an exciting and empowering place to work. We help adults who experience developmental disabilities to live the life of their dreams—whether that's living independently, working in a great job, or pursuing their interests and hobbies.

We are currently seeking a full-time caregiver, or Personal Assistant, who will support a woman that experiences developmental disabilities. She is an independent, kind, and humorous woman who lives in her own apartment in SE Portland. She enjoys getting out in the community and participating in social activities. She values time spent in the community as well as downtime at home, and she likes planning and participating in arts and crafts activities.

Each day, you ll assist with personal care and household tasks such as cooking meals and tidying the apartment. She needs substantial assistance with showering, dressing, eating, and using her adaptive equipment. You will assist her in managing health care needs including medication administration and proper care when she is ill or injured. You will also accompany her to community activities and support daily living as needed.

Two shifts per week totaling 42 hours:
2pm on Sunday to 8pm on Monday (30-hour shift) and 8am to 8pm on Friday (12-hour shift).

You will also work your regular hours on Agency holidays.

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• UCP Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. UCP considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people who experience disabilities to apply.
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• High school diploma or GED
• Be able to pass our pre-hiring screenings, including a reference check, a physical with a lifting test of 50lbs, and a criminal history background check
• Experience in the developmental disability field preferred, but not required

• $18.00 per hour
• Eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 hours per week
• Holiday pay (double pay for the first 12 hours of any agency holiday shift that you work)
• Great medical, vision, prescription, and alternative care coverage (including massage therapy and naturopathy) for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children
• 3 weeks of paid time off, rising to 4 weeks after 5 years of service at UCP
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Fun, casual work environment, with lots of opportunities for advancement and growth, at one of the top-ranked non-profits in Oregon

Posted: 2/19/2026