Partners In Care·Bend, Oregon
Provide compassionate personal care and therapy extensions to patients in their homes or facilities under the supervision of a nurse or therapist. Responsible for observing patient status, documenting care, and reporting changes in condition to the care manager.
Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the region’s largest, longest-standing provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. We serve Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties with a dedicated team of more than 200 employees and 200 volunteers, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across a 10,000‑square‑mile region. Our Hospice House in Bend is a specialty inpatient, acute care hospice facility—an oasis of comfort and peace for patients and their families. At PIC, we prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration. We foster a culture grounded in kindness, respect, learning, and inclusion. We also deeply value the well-being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families.
Full-time, hourly, non-exempt. 32-40 hours per week.
Work outside of these hours may be required.
Option 1:
Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM.
Option 2-Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 PM.
Working all throughout Central Oregon in patients' homes and facilities.
$22.00-30.00 per hour, based on experience.
The Home Care Aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary team who works under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse or therapist. The aide practices within the scope of their practice defined by the State Board of Nursing and adheres to the plan of care. The aide is responsible for observing the patient, documenting, and reporting to the care manager the patient’s status.
Communicates in a professional and caring manner to the patient, family, and/or caregivers while maintaining confidentiality of patient and related health information.
Alerts nursing staff if there is a change in the patient’s behavior or condition or the patient requires assistance or other nursing intervention outside the scope of practice.
Schedules initial visit in a timely manner after order received from care manager and plan of care developed. Schedules repeat visits in conjunction with patient, family, facility and adheres to ordered visit frequency.
Assesses the patient’s ability to tolerate treatment before beginning care. Assesses patient condition after care.
Provides personal care as outlined on the plan of care, maintaining patient privacy while demonstrating sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
Meets the safety needs of the patient and self by utilizing good body mechanics and proper use of equipment. Provides extension of therapy services by assistance in ambulation or exercise as delegated by the therapist and outlined in the plan of care.
Coordinates with care manager to ensure plan of care is updated and accurate and reports any changes in patient’s condition. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.
Obtains and documents patient vital signs and communicates changes/concerns as outlined on the plan of care to the care manager. Assesses patient pain utilizing organization pain scales and reports to care manager per plan of care. Observes patient’s skin and provides appropriate care to prevent or mitigate breakdown of tissue.
Performs certain functions when delegated by the registered nurse as outlined by the State Board of Nursing delegation rules including assisting with other tasks and duties as outlined on plan of care and scope of practice.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as requested. Completes at least 12 hours continuing education per calendar year related to area of specialization to remain current in the field.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Adheres to the PIC mission and values. Supports the organization.
May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
Handles emergency or crisis situations.
OSHA exposure category 1: Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.
Required
Personal
Protective
Equipment as conditions warrant: Gloves, gown, mask, mask with shield, goggles, shoe covers, bouffant cap.
Requires an unencumbered Oregon CNA license, graduation from an accredited CNA program, and a valid CPR certification. Candidates must have 1-2 years of medical care experience and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Market context
In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.
