Can a homecare job be part time?
Yes. Home care jobs can be full-time (up to 60 hours per week) or part-time.
Is this a flexible job? Can I pick who I work for and my schedule?
Yes! In any of the four home care roles, you pick who you want to support. You use an online tool, Carina, to find people who need support based on the hours, type of care and work environment you want. You can work for people who want full-time or part-time support.
How much money do people in home care roles make?
Currently, the starting pay is $21.25 per hour. There are two ways for your hourly pay to increase: The more hours you work in a year, the higher your base pay will be in the following year. Certifications through the Oregon Home Care Commission offer additional pay per hour. Certifications that increase pay include: CPR/1st…
When do benefits start?
Most benefits start after you work 40 hours a month for two months in a row One benefit starts right away: OregonSaves retirement savings. How benefits can end: If you work less than 40 hours for two months in a row, benefits stop. You still get benefits for one extra month after that. Example: If…
What kind of benefits do home care jobs offer?
People who work in home care get benefits when they meet certain requirements. Benefits include: paid time off pay when you work overtime health care options dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program OregonSaves retirement savings account