Are you looking for a meaningful caregiving job? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect position for you! UCP Oregon is currently seeking a full-time caregiver “Personal Assistant” who will support a charming, older woman who lives in her own apartment in outer SE Portland and experiences developmental disabilities. She is eager to work with a personal assistant who can help her build confidence traveling out in the community and help her discover and participate in new interests. She values both time spent at home as well as time out in the community, but she needs lots of encouragement to venture out. She also enjoys listening to music, watching TV and movies, online shopping, Starbucks, The Wizard of Oz, and flamingos. Each day, you’ll assist with personal care and hygiene tasks, administering medications, cooking meals, and tidying up her apartment. She needs full assistance with activities of daily living such as showering/bathing, dressing, eating, and using her adaptive equipment. You’ll also assist in keeping her engaged in her interests and provide companionship and emotional support as she often needs support processing and regulating her emotions. Several nights per week she has difficulty sleeping through the night so you will likely need to check on her throughout the night during your shift to facilitate calming activities. Drivers are strongly preferred for this position, but you do not need to use your own vehicle to transport this customer. She will be transported in the the UCP accessible van for medical appointments and outings. She also utilizes TriMet Lift for outings. Training on safe use of the UCP van will be provided. You’ll work one shift per week totaling 38 hours: 8am on Thursday through 10pm on Friday. *You’ll also work your regular hours on Agency holidays. To Apply: It’s easy to apply! Click the "Apply for this job" button below. 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. Find out more about UCP Oregon at: http://www.ucpaorwa.org/ 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. Drivers strongly preferred—if choosing to drive for UCP, you must be at least 18 years old, have a current driver’s license, at least two years of driving experience, and a clean driving record. To meet the client's personal privacy needs, female applicants will be given preference. Experience in the mental health or developmental disability field preferred, but not required. $18.36 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 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. Reposted 9/25/2026
Are you looking for a meaningful and fun caregiving job? If so, UCP Oregon might have the perfect position for you! UCP is one of the top ranked non-profit employers in Oregon, and we’re growing! We’re seeking a caregiver “Personal Assistant” who will support a cool, young man that experiences developmental disabilities. He lives in his own apartment near NW 19th. He is independent and active, and interested in screenwriting, creating comic books, going out for coffee, playing video games, and hanging out at Powell’s. He needs your assistance to prepare medication and meals, do household chores, bathe, and get dressed. You will also assist by providing some life coaching and talking him through situations when he is experiencing anxiety. Driving is not a requirement for this position. However, if you choose to drive, there is available street parking in his neighborhood. This young man lives near the popular MAX lines for those that rely on public transit. You’ll work two shifts per week, totaling 27 hours per week: Friday 8:00PM – Saturday 9:30AM Saturday 8:00PM - Sunday 9:30AM *If you are available to work an additional 3 hour shift, your total hours would be 30 hours per week. The day can be of your choosing. *You’ll also work your regular hours on Agency holidays. To Apply: It’s easy to apply! Visit http://www.ucpaorwa.org/careers.html and look for the “Caregiver (DSP) - Cool, Young Man (NW Portland)” job opening. Then answer a few fast questions and send a resume and cover letter. 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. Find out more about UCP at: http://www.ucpaorwa.org/. Must have a 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. Driving on the job is optional—if choosing to drive for UCP, you must be at least 18 years old, have a current driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, at least two years of driving experience, auto insurance, and a clean driving record. Experience in the mental health or developmental disability field preferred, but not required. If you work between 30 to 40 hours per week: $18.36 per hour. Annual wage increase based on satisfactory performance. 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 per year rising to 4 weeks after 5 years of service at UCP. If you work 30 hours per week on average, your PTO accrual is pro-rated based on the actual hours you have worked every two weeks. Mileage reimbursement if driving for 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. If you work between 20 to 29 hours per week: $18.36 per hour. Annual wage increase based on satisfactory performance. 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). If you work 27 hours per week, you will receive 2 weeks of paid time off per year. Mileage reimbursement if driving for 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. Reposted: 9/18/2026
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 “Personal Assistant” who will support a woman that experiences developmental disabilities. She is an independent, kind, and humorous woman that lives in her own apartment in SE Portland. She really enjoys getting out in the community and doing social activities. She has an amazing sense of humor and loves to laugh. She is eager to work with personal assistants that will value time spent in the community as well as downtime in the home. You will spend time together going to movies, bowling, or eating out (especially pizza). She also values working with personal assistants that enjoy planning and participating in arts and crafts activities. Each day, you’ll assist her with personal care and household tasks such as cooking meals and tidying up her apartment. She needs substantial assistance with showering, dressing, eating, and using her adaptive equipment. You will assist her in managing her health care needs including medication administration and proper care when she is ill or injured. Schedule: You’ll work 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’ll also work your regular hours on Agency holidays. To Apply: It’s easy to apply! Click the "Apply for this job" button below. 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. Find out more about UCP at: http://www.ucpaorwa.org/. 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. $18.36 per hour. Annual wage increase based on satisfactory performance. 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: 9/11/2026
