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ComForCare

Personal Care Assistant

West Linn, OR · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Responsive recruiter Our full time Personal Care Assistants (Caregivers) are earning $18-23/hour, DOE . We offer Flexible Care Schedules and we match our caregivers to the right client. for your best ...

Touchmark

Personal Care Assistant

Sunriver, OR

$20.62 - $22.54/hr

We are currently seeking the right person to join our care team as a Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver in our Home Care Department. Our department keeps growing! So, we have added various full-time ...

Touchmark

Personal Care Assistant

Bend, OR

$20.62 - $22.54/hr

We are currently seeking the right person to join our care team as a Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver in our Home Care Department. Our department keeps growing! So, we have added various full-time ...

Touchmark

Personal Care Assistant

Bend, OR

$20.62 - $22.54/hr

We are currently seeking the right person to join our care team as a Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver in our Home Care Department. Our department keeps growing! So, we have added various full-time ...

Touchmark

Personal Care Assistant

Bend, OR · On-site

$20.62 - $22.54/hr

We are currently seeking the right person to join our care team as a Personal Care Assistant/ Caregiver in our Home Care Department . Our department keeps growing! So, we have added various full-time ...

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How much do care assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for care assistant in Oregon is $21.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.54 and $26.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges care assistants face when supporting clients with varying needs?

Care Assistants often work with clients who have diverse physical, emotional, or cognitive needs, which can make each day unique and sometimes unpredictable. One common challenge is balancing the need to provide personal care with respecting the dignity and independence of each client. Additionally, Care Assistants may need to adapt quickly to changes in a client's health or behavior, communicate effectively with families, and coordinate with nurses and other healthcare professionals. Building strong relationships and staying organized can help address these challenges and ensure high-quality care.

What is the difference between Care Assistant vs Healthcare Assistant?

AspectCare AssistantHealthcare Assistant
Required CertificationsBasic training, optional NVQBasic training, NVQ often preferred
Work EnvironmentResidential care homes, home careHospitals, clinics, community settings
Employer & Industry UsageCare agencies, residential facilitiesHospitals, NHS trusts, clinics
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Care Assistants typically work in residential care or home settings providing personal care and support. Healthcare Assistants often work in hospitals or clinics, assisting medical staff with patient care. While both roles require similar basic training, Healthcare Assistants usually have additional clinical responsibilities. The choice depends on the work environment and level of medical involvement desired.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a care assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Care Assistant, you need a compassionate approach, basic healthcare knowledge, and often a relevant qualification such as a Care Certificate or NVQ in Health and Social Care. Familiarity with care planning systems, patient lifting equipment, and basic first aid techniques is typically required. Excellent communication, patience, and reliability are vital soft skills for building trust with clients and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills ensure high-quality, person-centered support and safety for vulnerable individuals in various care settings.

What is a care assistant?

Care Assistants are professionals who provide support and assistance to people who need help with daily living activities, often due to age, illness, or disability. Their duties may include helping clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility, medication reminders, and providing companionship. Care Assistants work in various settings such as residential care homes, clients’ own homes, or healthcare facilities. Their primary goal is to improve the quality of life and promote independence for those they care for.
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Infographic showing various Care Assistant job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,290 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Traveling Healthcare Assistant

TVG-Medulla, LLC

Tualatin, OR • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Company Description
COMPANY BACKGROUND
TVG-Medulla, LLC is a multi-site healthcare management organization, with an emphasis on providing managed services to chiropractic providers. Medulla provides managed services such as Sales & Marketing, Billing, IT, HR, and Finance to three chiropractic brands, operating under the names of Chiro One, MyoCore, and CORE Health Centers. Medulla is comprised of 830+ employees, with corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, IL and 150+ clinic locations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, Virginia, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
TVG-Medulla is a rapidly growing organization, realizing 30%+ growth year-over-year, through a combination of both organic and acquisitive growth. Our vision is to inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.
Job Description
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Are you energetic and self-motivated with an outstanding work ethic? Do you love working with people and want to start your career in healthcare? Come join us!?
We are looking for extraordinary individuals to provide a WOW experience for every patient that walks through our doors! We want the right person for the job! We can train you!
We are a fun, high energy, team-focused environment where you are provided mentorship and support to become successful. No more sitting at a desk counting down the hours!
Our Healthcare Assistants / Chiropractic Technicians work alongside our Chiropractic Doctors to educate and treat patients on preventative and non-invasive care to reach their health goals! Inspire and empower people in our communities to heal, live and function better.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will be:
  • Travel between and support area clinics -Hillsboro, Tualatin, and Happy Valley
  • Consulting with patients to learn about their symptoms
  • Teaching patients how to properly execute therapeutic exercises (sometimes performing them side by side)
  • Managing daily office administrative tasks such as manage patient appointments
  • Coordinating and promoting various internal patient events.
  • Supporting the clinic's chiropractic doctor and fellow team members in growth of the office

Perks:
  • Starting at $21/hour
  • Full time work across a 4-day work week with long lunches: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-11:00am; 2:30pm-8pm; one Friday per month 7am-10am. (Hours may vary by location)
  • Paid technician training over your first 4 weeks, where you will learn everything needed for patient care.
  • Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401k etc.

Minimum Qualifications?
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Qualifications
Additional Information
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Disclaimer
All team members agree to consistently support compliance and TVG-Medulla, LLC policies and Standards of Excellence with regard to maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Medulla procedures and protocols. Must perform other related duties and assist with project completion as needed. Team member may be required to provide necessary information to complete a DMV (or equivalent agency) background check.

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