Do you want to be a Caregiver?
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Career Details
ENTRY WAGE LEVEL *
$14.49
UPPER WAGE LEVEL *
$19.60
AVERAGE ANNUAL *
$34,540
JOBS IN THE REGION
5678
* Labor Market Information is not available for the Rogue Valley, numbers reflect Oregon from O*NET.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Looking to give back? Interested in helping those most in need while starting a career in healthcare? Caregiving needs you! A Caregiver must be eager to offer a friendly, kind, and supportive hand while enriching the lives of the individuals who they care for. No experience is necessary and individuals from all industries are encouraged to apply. Caregivers may work in a resident’s home or a non-residential care facility. Duties, under the direction of administrative or clinical staff, include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes, assisting with bathing needs) and preparing meals. To perform this job successfully, Caregivers must be able to interact with the resident, their family, and other members of their care team in a professional and courteous manner. Ensuring the Care, Comfort, and Happiness of a resident is the goal of good Caregiving.
Video courtesy of The Springs Living.
State of Oregon Licenses and Education
Licenses
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Schools & Training Providers
| Equus Introduction to Healthcare Course | Medford and Grants Pass | Email Equus Workforce Solutions to ask for more information |
| WorkSource Rogue Valley | Medford and Grants Pass | Email WorkSource Valley more information on Caregiver Training Scholarships |
| Project Youth Plus (PY+) ages 17 – 24 | Medford and Grants Pass | Email Project Youth Plus for more information on Caregiver Trainings |
View a Calendar of Other Local Trainings.
For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties).
Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811
or click the “Have a question” icon below.