Vanessa

Vanessa is a dedicated and experienced caregiver and medical assistant seeking a part-time position. She is available for evening hours Monday through Friday (4–9 p.m.) and weekend shifts (Saturday–Sunday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m.). Based in SE Portland, Vanessa brings over nine years of diverse caregiving experience, including strong expertise supporting clients who use non-verbal communication, individuals with Alzheimer’s, and those who are wheelchair-dependent. She is comfortable working with clients of all ages (5–18 and 30–50+), is fluent in both English and Spanish, and is willing to assist with administering medications, tending to feeding tubes or colostomy bags, and providing full personal care such as bathing, dressing, and toileting. Vanessa is also happy to transport clients in her own vehicle, accompany them on public transit, or ride in their car, and she is comfortable working around both cats and dogs as well as in environments with tobacco smoke.