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234 senior transportation providers are listed in Portland, OR
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby senior transportation providers is 5 years
Senior transportation providers in Portland, OR
5.0
(1)
I am a retired massage therapist and I am college educated. I have been involved with care giving for over 15 years. I trained as a CNA in NY and have worked in the hospital environment as well. I have worked in psychiatric hospitals where I attended to geriatric clients. I have lead activities in assisted living facilities and...
Harriette can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, transportation, errands, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Harriette showed up for her interview on time and smiling. Very open and easy to talk to. She had many ideas and had some suggestions too!"
Dawn H.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
25 YEARS OF CARE GIVING EXPERIENCE
- Meal prep,
- Feeding,
- Bathing,
-Dressing,
- Companionship like
- sharing hobbies etc.
- Trips to appointments and
errands,
- Memory care,
- Lift,
- Transfers,
- Physical Activities
- Light cleaning.
Tiulipe can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Tulip is a loving caring women."
Diane R.
5.0
(1)
I am a senior caregiver with 4 years experience both live-in and hourly caregiving. I have experience with dementia care, medication management, dialysis assistance, meal prep, housekeeping and physical assistance.
Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, transportation & more
5.0
"Unfortunately Beth had already accepted another position before we were able to interview. But she communicated very well and appropriately and I really appreciated it."
Connie K.
Christine D.
Portland, OR
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My belief is that seniors have the right to maintain their independence, mobility and respect, no matter what health issues! I am a caring, dependable caregiver with 20 + years experience. I have worked with home health, hospice and have excellent references. I am willing to do most anything around the home.
Christine can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We trusted Christine with the care of our parents over the eight years that she worked for us (May 2011 thru June 2019).
Christine brought a professional approach to the job. She was lead for a crew of eight care partners over a 24/7 schedule.
She had an...
Drew H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over 15 years as a caregiver for elderly clients with a focus on art therapeutic activities. I I hold an MA in Education. I have worked for various agencies and registries over the years, in addition to teaching art (and standard school curriculum) to grade school children, as well as creative arts and crafts classes for...
Linnea can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Linnea worked in our home for my mother for over a year until the time of her death. She is an outstanding worker. Linnea is dependable, caring, hard working and kind: she was a great source of comfort and conversation for my mother. I would heartily recommend her....
Liz L.
5.0
(1)
I have worked as an in-home caregiver for 15 years, assisting with medications, meal prep & paperwork. Additional duties included driving clients to doctor appointments, for groceries, etc.
I have worked with patients with Parkinson's, heart disease, cancer, as well as dementia. I am certified in first-aid & CPR.
I have been an...
Valerie can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Valerie is wonderful! She is compassionate, knowledgeable, responsible, and kindhearted. She has years of experience caring for others and it shows. I would definitely recommend her. "
Chrissy R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Worked many years in social services with homeless, enjoy diverse personalities. Able to assist with chores, errands, groceries & meals. Pets OK. Non-smoker. Current CPR,
COVID VACCINATED & boostered. Reliable transportation.
Stephanie can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Stephanie helped care for my mom at home following major surgery and nine days in the hospital. Stephanie was kind, thoughtful, and dependable, and the perfect caregiver and companion mom needed at the time."
Susan S.
James S.
Portland, OR
$20-32/hr
I Am A 55 Yr Old Man With Compassion And A Desire To Try And Make My Work Life Meaningful.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a valid drivers license. No criminal history. Experience taking care of my own elderly father. I don't drink, smoke or do drugs. I have no criminal record. I am healthy and strong.
After some soul searching I have decided this is what I want to do. I want to feel like I am making a positive impact on the world with my...
James can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jim is an amazing caregiver. I hired him to help care for my 86 year old father after knee replacement surgery. He provided companionship, prepared meals, helped with organization, assisted him with his knee exercises. He was always on time and provided great...
Care member
Rosemary G.
Portland, OR
$30-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Am a caring hard working responsible care giver. Well experienced after working in assisted living , group homes, privately in homes. Am fun to be with and I love my job. Am empathetic and I love helping the, sick and less disadvantaged.
I have a passion in cooking, I do light house keeping, appointments , Laundry, shopping,...
Rosemary can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Rosemary was wonderful. She was compassionate, empathetic, totally dependable. She was a terrific companion and care giver, making my mom feel safe and comfortable under her care. We were very fortunate to have found Rosemary. "
Care member
Patty O.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 5+ years experience working with seniors as a caregiver in the Portland area. Prior experience includes all aspects of senior care including seniors who want to gone on very, very long walks to those who just want to sit and chat. I have worked with those who have some dementia to those with various stages of Alzheimer's...
Patty can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Patty is a wonderful caregiver and companion. She has excellent skills and is great at anticipating needs. Patty is flexible and able to jump into a situation, assess what's needed, and take action. She listens extremely well. You can always trust her to do the...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CNA- 6 years experience @ rehabilitation/long term facility
Caregiver- 2 years @ assisted living/ memory care
Private caregiver- 4 years with various family's
CPR trained
Driver License, Reliable car/ insured
I'm comfortable with pets :)
I love what I do, and I have many great references from RN's LPNs , CNA.
Coraima can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Cory is absolutely the best caregiver I have see in 15 years, and I have seen at least 100 while caring for my parents in care facilities and hospitals. Even the Hospice caregiver, with decades of experience, called me to after meeting Cory, just to tell me how...
Connie T.
5.0
(1)
My aim is to make a meaningful positive impact on the quality of life of my clients - this is where I find my joy and fulfillment. And it doesn't necessarily have to come from the big things - people always remember how you made them feel before they remember specifics of what was done. I always show respect for the person,...
Ashlee can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Ashlee did an excellent job taking our dog Blaze for a walk. He got a great hour of walk and came back tired and happy. We will hire her again!"
Suraj V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a private caregiver in my community for over 20yrs. Most of my clients have been lovely individuals who's wish is to maintain independents in their homes. My experience spans from dementia , diabetic , strokes , as well paraplegic and quadriplegic care. I believe in caring for the entire person, not just the obvious...
5.0
"Pearl is more then just a caregiver, companion, someone who can transport you to the grocery store or an appointment, clean your house or make you and incredible meal, she is like a FAMILY MEMBER. She took care of my mom who had dementia until she passed away. She...
Curtis W.
Kimberly N.
Portland, OR
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents, My name is Kimberly . I have been working as a personal care assistant to the elderly for 3 years now. I am trying to work and gain experience for college to become a Nurse. I also have previous child care experience as well, as my mother had a daycare. I work almost full time but the days that I have off, I would...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Kim helped us take care of my dad during the final weeks of life when he was dying of cancer. She brought a wealth of experience and continued to surprise us with all of the skills and talents she could offer. Her experience working at a senior living facility,...
Nathan K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 20 years. I am a certified nursing assistant and certified home health aid with extensive experience in hospice care and have my CPR certificate. I love assisting clients with the activities of daily living - walking, grooming, bathing, transfers, medication management and I love managing their house...
Cathy can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Cathy genuinely cares about her clients. She is knowledgeable of various medical conditions and phases of life. She easily engages with various types of people. Cathy likes to find activities to do with her clients and is able to meet clients needs. She is a...
Dayna R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Not taking new clients at this time. Thank you for your interest :)
Hello everyone- my name is Caleigh and I'm an experienced caregiver/aid who is extremely dedicated and compassionate about caring for the elderly and disabled.
I have experience in all sorts of sectors within elderly care including memory care, hospice care,...
Caleigh can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Our family hired Cayleigh nearly three months ago and we feel so fortunate to have found her. She is an extremely reliable support person for our 95 and 92 year old parents who live independently, due the consistency Cayleigh provides. She is trustworthy, patient,...
Elisabeth P.
Sara W.
Portland, OR
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant and an End of Life Doula. I've been providing Private in-home care for more than 15 years. Ive been in the medical field for over 25 years. Advocating for and serving the aging community has been my passion since the age of 16. Keeping people in their home's is my mission!
Specialized...
Sara can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sara is a very good and enthusiastic caregiver. We made the right choice in hiring her."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Have experience with meal prep and transportation. Their day to day needs whether it be physically or emotionally.
Lois can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation & more
5.0
"She is caring, capable, compassionate, and takes the initiative to do what needs to be done without taking over. She puts the client first."
Erin H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the care-giving industry since 1992, employed by state and private parties. Having vast experience with ALS, COPD, Dementia, personal care, errands and transportation, meal prep, special dietary needs, medication therapy, recovery and rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy. Excellent references as well as letters of...
Julie can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, personal care, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"Julie was absolutely wonderful with my mother and became part of our family. If you have the opportunity to have her care for a loved one you couldn't do any better."
Jay M.
5.0
(1)
Caregiving is not just a job for me as it may be for others. I have a passion for enhancing the quality of life of each and every individual I work with. I understand that each individual has their own set of needs. I have experience working with who use Hoyer lifts, both electronic and manual. I have worked with quadriplegic...
Caitlin can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I. Have known Caitlin for 5 years and during that time I have been very impressed with her both as a friend and a helper. She is very reliable, caring and empathic, always willing to lend a helping hand.
E "
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Recent senior transportation reviews in Portland, OR
Harriette K.
5.0
Harriette is a remarkable person and caregiver. She is fun, yes fun, to be around and has an interesting background that made conversation easy. I learned new things from her so not only did she take care of my physical needs, but also my mental needs for stimulation. I will rehire Harriette in a...
- Virginia H.
Tiulipe T.
5.0
Her flexible, helpful attitude was just the reassurance we needed in uncertain times. Tiu has a real can-do approach.
- Michelle L.
Beth K.
5.0
Unfortunately Beth had already accepted another position before we were able to interview. But she communicated very well and appropriately and I really appreciated it.
- Connie K.
Christine D.
5.0
We trusted Christine with the care of our parents over the eight years that she worked for us (May 2011 thru June 2019).
Christine brought a professional approach to the job. She was lead for a crew of eight care partners over a 24/7 schedule.
She had an amazing touch with both of my...
- Drew H.
Linnea B.
5.0
Linnea worked in our home for my mother for over a year until the time of her death. She is an outstanding worker. Linnea is dependable, caring, hard working and kind: she was a great source of comfort and conversation for my mother. I would heartily recommend her. Happy to speak further should you...
- Liz L.
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FAQs for finding senior transportation in Portland, OR
In 2024 how much does a senior transportation provider cost near me in Portland, OR?
The average rate for a senior transportation provider near you in Portland, OR as of May, 2024 is $23.24 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the person's level of experience, how far you will need them to drive, and the level of assistance your loved one needs.
Where can I get transportation for seniors to medical appointments near me in Portland, OR?
Care.com has 234 providers in Portland, OR that can provide transportation for seniors to medical appointments and other engagements. To start searching for providers, create an account by answering some basic questions to find candidates that meet your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for providers on the website. You can compare results based on hourly rate, availability, experience and distance from Portland, OR. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks and hire the provider that suits your needs the best.
What kind of senior transportation services near me are available in Portland, OR?
There are a wide variety of transportation services for seniors available near you in Portland, OR. The primary duty for any senior transportation provider is usually getting your loved one to the appointments they have. But many providers can also take them to places around Portland like the grocery store, hair salon or the bank. Some providers in Portland may have more experience with physically assisting seniors than others, so the mobility your loved one currently has should play a role in who you ultimately hire.
Ratings for Portland, OR senior transportation providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Senior Transportation Providers in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 102 reviews of the 234 listed senior transportation providers.